The Little Dog Coffee Shop’s workers recently voted to unionize, and its owner said he has been willing to work out a new contract.
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Golek-sponsored bill on bus safety moves forward
Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, also introduced a new bill last week that would allow for the study of placing child care facilities in secondary schools.
Midcoast Senior College announces summer seminars
Midcoast Senior College announces four presentations in a “summer wisdom” series, slated for 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 16 through June 6. The first two session will focus on “Death with Dignity Law: Medical, Legal and Ethical Considerations,” a two-part series with Jon Oxman and Ned Claxton. On May 16 and 23, Oxman and Claxton […]
Brunswick space rocket test blasts expectations
BluShift Aerospace’s MAREVL rocket produced more thrust than what CEO Sascha Deri expected.
Your Land: Front-yard gardens host neighborhood green thumbs
Most days, as I set out for some foot time, I walk to our driveway’s end and turn left. By the time I’ve adjusted my cap, rejiggered my sunglasses and caught stride, I’m at our neighbors’ front yard, which does two things: slows me a bit and wrinkles a smile across my face. Sure, I’ve […]
Auctions and dinner will benefit St. John’s Catholic School
The St. John’s Community Center in Brunswick will be transformed into an enchanted, secret garden on Saturday, May 13, for an elegant evening of dining, socializing and raising money for St. John’s Catholic School. Live and silent auctions and dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the center, located on 43 Pleasant St. “The […]
Topsham nanobrewery opening taproom in Brunswick
Crooked Keg Brewing, which specializes in Belgian beer, is opening a taproom on Maine Street.
Construction of new Brunswick-Topsham bridge expected to start in late June
A local group filed a request for a federal injunction to stop the $50 million replacement of the Frank J. Wood Bridge.
Police investigating after bullet found inside Brunswick elementary school
Brunswick police are investigating after a student found a bullet in the hallway of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School.
Letter: Proposed bills have reckless disregard for students’ safety
As a mother, grandmother, church member, physician and citizen of Maine, I am deeply concerned regarding several legislative bills under consideration in Maine this spring. These bills are reckless and careless in their effect on the health and welfare of children in our schools. LD 52 proposes to impose on school boards the responsibility to […]