With the budget adoption looming, the Brunswick Town Council appears ready to adopt a 2.4% tax rate increase.
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.
Brunswick to review apartment building plan for Wilbur’s Woods
The Brunswick Planning Board will meet Tuesday to review the architectural compatibility of the 18-unit apartment building planned for the affordable housing development on McKeen Street.
Freeport hears ‘rapid-fire’ funding defenses as council weighs budget
Organizations with ties to Freeport defended their budget applications in Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting ahead of the vote on the 2025 fiscal year budget.
Topsham man charged with stealing guns, ammo from Brunswick home
Police say Christopher Tucker of Topsham stole guns and ammo before fleeing to Harpswell, where he was caught on Sunday.
Brunswick approves grant application for fire station redevelopment
On Monday night, the town signed off on the Developers Collaborative’s federal grant application that asks for $300,000 in housing assistance funding.
Bowdoin College students back measure to take stance on Gaza war
A majority of Bowdoin College students who voted opted in favor of the Bowdoin Solidarity Referendum. But the college’s president said it wouldn’t be taking an official position on the war.
Bowdoin College professors sign letter supporting Gaza protesters
College professors condemned severe responses by universities and police to protests across the country and called on the school to honor a referendum that students are voting on this week.
Freeport’s SipHouse celebrates first year of business
The “sipaversary” will take place Sunday starting at 8 a.m., commemorating a year’s worth of business.
Developer sues Brunswick man over land dispute
A disagreement over property lines between Big Duck Cove and Brunswick resident Steve Catlin, including allegations of defamation, has escalated to Cumberland County Superior Court.
Bath storm recovery panel, delayed by nor’easter, finally meets
The panel, which was delayed by severe weather in early April, finally met in Bath to discuss how waterfront communities are recovering after the January storms — and others that followed.