A couple of weeks ago, on a sunny March Sunday, a group of scientists, shellfish harvesters and town employees headed out on the mudflats to set up a mud-bound experiment — all in an effort to learn more about soft-shell clams, one of the state’s most valuable resources, ranking third behind lobsters and elvers. And […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: March 17-24
Bath Wed. 3/22 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 3/20 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 3/22 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/22 6 p.m. Rivers/Coastal Waters Commission Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/23 9:30 a.m. People Plus Trustees People Plus Thu. 3/23 5 p.m. Master Plan Committee […]
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
John Graham: State being dishonest about Frank J. Wood Bridge
Cory King’s “We’re stuck and need to get unstuck” opinion piece published in the Times Record on March 7 requires a response. Mr. King’s piece is brilliant in its lack of understanding and comprehension of what is at the heart of this so called “project.” The talking points and fictitious opinion polls he uses come […]
Posted inTimes Record
Barnes & Noble to open second Maine store in Brunswick
The once-beleaguered bookseller is opening a new store in Merrymeeting Plaza, one of 30 new stores the chain plans to open across the country.
Posted inTimes Record
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Brunswick crash
Police said a 20-year-old Harpswell man collided with the driver of a pickup truck on Route 24.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
3 years later, the pandemic cocoon is giving way to social butterflies
Long after Maine’s first case of coronavirus, communal activities and gatherings are reaching pre-pandemic levels again, though troubling remnants of isolation persist.
Posted inTimes Record
St. John’s students school Bishop Deeley during annual visit
Bishop Robert Deeley paid a visit to St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick Wednesday as part of his annual tour of Catholic schools in Maine. Bishop Deeley participated in various activities with students from several grades, including a sixth-grade STEM experiment. “I think it will work in the salt water,” Deeley said. A sixth grader […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
New Bowdoin president a psychology professor, dean with a global perspective
Safa Zaki is the first woman to lead the college in its 229-year history.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick teacher makes Yamaha’s ’40 Under 40′ list for excellence in music education
Brunswick music teacher Brandon Duras, 27, was named one of America’s top 40 musical educators, under age 40, on Feb. 1.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: March 8
Hires, promotions, appointments Stevan Stromsky was hired as senior vice president and community banking development officer for Northeast Bank in Portland. Laurie Halls was hired by Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty at the Brunswick location. Aaron Rouse joins RE/MAX Shoreline at their Maine and New Hampshire offices. Laura Pfeiffenberger has been appointed president of Maine Cancer […]