Each spring, I wait for the emergence of our native orchid, the lady’s-slipper. (Maine’s slippers come in four varieties, the most common of which is the pink lady’s-slipper.) In particular, I watch a nearby spot of leafy duff a few feet from a usual oak, and each year (so far), last fall’s leaves get elbowed […]
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Brunswick to celebrate Pride Month amid heightened national controversy
The second Brunswick Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.
Brunswick Landing Arts Market set to return June 10
Arts Market is designed to showcase Maine artists’ work and also to help support the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum.
From the Chamber: Students see career pathways through collaboration
For the past 24-30 months, the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber has been developing a grassroots workforce program called Chamber Works 2030. The name signifies the decade-long commitment the chamber is making to create programming and solutions to workforce issues in collaboration with local schools, businesses and municipalities. It’s a huge undertaking as rather than simply discussing […]
Coastal Journal Meetings: June 2-9
Bath Fri. 6/2 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Mon. 6/5 1 p.m. Bath Dev. Corporation City Hall Mon. 6/5 4 p.m. Facilities Committee City Hall Wed. 6/7 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 6/7 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick Mon. 6/5 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 6/7 10 […]
Maine State Music Theatre returns with a full season lineup and its most challenging show yet
“Titanic” kicks off the 2023 season June 7 at Maine State Music Theatre.
‘Service of the common good’: 478 graduate from Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College held its 218th commencement ceremony Saturday. Outgoing President Clayton Rose told graduates to find inspiration in alumni Evan Gershkovich and Justin Pearson.
The Recycle Bin: Rethink your modes of transportation
Without continued behavior change by towns, businesses and individuals — including a demand for efficient technology and a willingness to adopt a reduced-carbon lifestyle — we cannot achieve the emissions reduction we need to build a livable future. To meet Maine Can’t Wait’s carefully developed steps, Mainers, businesses, industry, state and town governments need to […]
92-year-old Army veteran to lead Brunswick-Topsham Memorial Day Parade
Army veteran John Houston, of Topsham, hopes to inspire today’s youth to honor the American flag and those who serve and protect. The parade on Monday will start at 8:45 a.m. at the Topsham Town Hall and process to the Brunswick Mall, where observances will start at 11 a.m.
Brunswick homeless shelter receives $500K donation for new facility
Tedford Housing is building the $8.3 million shelter in Brunswick on Thomas Point Road.