Bath Wed. 8/16 2 p.m. Community Dev. Committee City Hall Wed. 8/16 4 p.m. Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 8/14 5:30 p.m. Water District Trustees Topsham Water District Wed. 8/16 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/16 7 p.m. Recreation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 8/17 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, […]
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Amtrak Downeaster ridership rebounds from pandemic slowdown
The 2023 total surpassed 500,000 passengers for the first time since 2019, indicating that the Boston-to-Brunswick service has mostly recovered from pandemic-related disruptions.
Tax increases expected for many Brunswick homeowners in property reassessment
An estimated 62% of Brunswick property owners are expected to see a tax increase, while the rest will see either a decrease or no change.
Brunswick Downtown Association hires new executive director
Lynn Mansfield replaces Debora King, who served since 2012 and retired this year.
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. to open ninth location in Augusta by fall
The Yarmouth-based chain of brewpubs is testing its quick-service model in Augusta, with pizza, appetizers, bowls and beer available to order at a counter.
Rabid groundhog attacks Brunswick town councilor
David Watson received a battery of rabies shots and reports no symptoms; rabies cases are on the rise in Maine this year.
Landmark Brunswick mural that sparked representation debate finished
“Many Stitches Hold Up the Sky,” installed at the site of a former fort built to repel the Wabanaki, is intended to convey Brunswick’s growing diversity.
Coastal Journal Meetings: Aug. 4-11
Bath Mon. 8/7 1 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall Mon. 8/7 4 p.m. Facilities Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 8/7 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 8/8 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory People Plus Tue. 8/8 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/9 6 p.m. Appointments Committee Interviews Town Hall Wed. […]
Judge denies request to stop construction of new Brunswick-Topsham bridge
Historic preservation groups have waged a legal battle to repair the 91-year-old Frank J. Wood bridge instead of replacing it.
Filing period opens for spots on Brunswick Town Council, School Board
Three seats on the Brunswick Town Council and three seats on the School Board will be decided in the Nov. 7 election.