The engine, MAREVL, ran for 60 seconds on Friday at bluShift’s newly expanded test stand at Brunswick Landing.
Kristian Moravec
Originally from a small town outside of Chicago, Kristian first moved to the East Coast for college. After completing school, living briefly in Central Asia, working in the real estate industry and studying journalism, she moved to Maine for the opportunity to cover vibrant, Midcoast communities. When she's not reporting, you can find her exploring new towns, hiking or painting.
Freeport relaunches General Assistance program after previous provider backed out
The Town of Freeport official took over the General Assistance program on Tuesday, months after Freeport Community Services backed out of hosting the state-mandated program.
Brunswick passes unprecedented PFAS resolution calling for action after spill
The Town Council calls for ‘comprehensive and immediate action’ to address public safety concerns after 1,450 gallons of toxic firefighting foam were spilled at Brunswick Landing last month.
Freeport climate group a finalist for Natural Resources Council award
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Many questions and frustrations, some answers at special meeting about Brunswick chemical spill
Residents raised concerns about the potential for airborne contamination and learned details about where and how officials are testing to gauge the extent of the environmental damage.
Brunswick residents with wells face testing barriers in wake of chemical spill
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Brunswick aerospace company’s rocket engine test delayed
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‘Deafening silence of information’: Brunswick Landing businesses feel impact of foam spill
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Brunswick to host special public meeting in wake of chemical spill
Brunswick Town Hall announced on Sunday that it would be hosting a special public meeting in the wake of the largest foam spill the town has seen in 30 years.