BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association will host a Second Friday ArtWalk from 4-7 p.m., July 10. Traditionally, the event encompasses an art walk with music, dance, and theater performances in downtown Brunswick. The July event will not include a dance or theater component. Fifteen artists will display works in a variety of media at […]
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Pedro O’Hara’s in Brunswick shutters after 17 years as other downtown restaurants prepare to open patios
Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern, Bohemian Coffee House, Scarlet Begonias and Portland Pie Company all opened for outdoor dining Monday, but Pedro O’Hara’s, a longtime downtown fixture specializing in Mexican, Irish and American fare, announced its closing.
Brunswick business owners plan to use downtown sidewalks for outdoor dining, nix plan to block parking
According to Debora King, executive director of the Brunswick Downtown Association, it was “loud and clear” from business owners that while they were interested in using the extra space available on Brunswick’s sidewalks, they were not interested in blocking any parking spaces to do so.
Brunswick looking at options to expand outdoor dining this summer
A proposal, still in the early stages, would block a handful of parking spaces on Maine Street, creating a pedestrian walkway that would allow restaurants and retailers to spread out more on the sidewalk and maintain social distancing measures.
Three downtown Brunswick businesses announce closures
Benchwarmers Sports Pub closed last week and both Maine Street Sweets and Timeless Cottage will close by the end of June.
Brunswick Downtown Association launches Operation Pick-Up
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association has launched Operation Pick-Up, a list of restaurants, retailers and other small businesses in Brunswick that are offering take-out and delivery options, as well as on-line ordering. Eateries across the state and nation have had to close their dining areas to the public, and are turning to delivery and […]
Local businesses ‘reeling’ after Bowdoin College announces students won’t return to campus this semester
Deb King, executive director of the Brunswick Downtown Association, cautioned not to “let fear overcome common sense” when it comes to the coronavirus. “I’m sure everyone wants to return to a business-as-usual approach, but we can’t ignore what’s going on,” she said.