The first phase of the Midcoast Athletic and Recreation Complex calls for pickleball courts, a skatepark and a walking trail.
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It’s all about pickleball: The sport that’s sweeping the Midcoast
Brunswick pickleball players share why they’ve picked up a paddle and joined the national athletic trend.
Author hopes his journey will inspire disadvantaged youth
Patrick Asare will be in Brunswick next week to read from and discuss his book “The Boy from Boadua – One African’s Journey of Hunger and Sacrifice in Pursuit of a Dream.”
Memorial Day plans for Brunswick, Topsham, Bath
Brunswick, Topsham and Bath will celebrate Memorial Day with parades and observances. Brunswick and Topsham will hold a joint parade and an observance on the Brunswick Mall in honor and remembrance of those who lost their lives in the U.S. Armed Forces. Route 201 and Main Street will close to traffic at 8 a.m. and […]
People and Business: May 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Janine Tremble was promoted to vice president of community engagement and impact at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. Previously, she has been the executive assistant to the CEO, liaison to the board of directors and a marketing specialist. Evan Travers was promoted to store manager at the Westbrook UScellular location, 95 Rock […]
Brunswick council approves budget with big property tax hike
Brunswick residents will see a 7.4% property tax increase if the school budget is approved next month.
From the Chamber: 5 more summer events to look forward to
This week, I’m continuing our summer preview by highlighting some of the fun, family events that you won’t want to miss this summer. My hope is that this helps our local families plan for staycations and when to have friends visit, while also helping the businesses know when events are happening that may affect their […]
LSMFY Foundation and Walmart team up to help local musical youth
The Laureen Swanson Music for Youth Foundation has been helping kids in the Midcoast area who need financial assistance with their musical endeavors for 44 years and have now teamed up with Walmart to reach even more kids. Adam Tremblay, the store manager at Walmart on Tibbetts Drive in Brunswick, choose the LSMFY Foundation to […]
Coastal Journal Meetings: May 26-June 2
Bath Fri. 6/2 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Wed. 5/31 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Harpswell Thu. 6/1 6 p.m. Secret Ballot Public Hearing Town Office Topsham Tue. 5/30 7 p.m. Town Meeting Mt. Ararat Middle Thu. 6/1 6:30 p.m. Select Board Town Hall
Brunswick wins $15,000 state grant for clam nursery
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund awarded the town a grant to pay for an upweller to grow quahogs faster.