Longfellow Days, a monthlong Brunswick celebration of the famed American poet who lived in Brunswick as a student and later returned to teach at Bowdoin College, returns in February after a two-year pandemic hiatus. Throughout February — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s birth month — Brunswick will host cultural events spread across town that explore the poet’s […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Bath Tue. 1/31 5 p.m. Intro Tax Increment Financing City Hall Wed. 2/1 6 p.m. City Council Council Chambers Brunswick Wed. 2/1 5 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 2/1 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Thu. 2/2 7 p.m. Comp. Plan Steering Zoom, Council Chambers Topsham Thu. 2/2 6:30 p.m. Select […]
Careful what you wish for: Snow removal industry overwhelmed by string of storms
After a mild December, snowplowing businesses were anxious to get back to work and make some money — until icy storm conditions sent trucks into ditches and delayed scheduled snow removal for customers.
Wayfair set to leave Brunswick Landing
Brunswick Landing’s largest employer, Wayfair, confirmed Tuesday it will not renew the lease on its last Maine office after most local employees shifted to remote work during the pandemic.
Letter to the editor: The PFAS Brunswick really needs to worry about
As a resident of Brunswick, I have been struck by the care and attention the Town of Brunswick is making regarding the concerns for the presence of PFAS in the artificial turf installation proposed by Bowdoin College. However, there is a much greater PFAS problem facing the town that has not been given similar attention. […]
Business briefs
Bath resident Alyssa Hemingway joins Pine Tree Society as CFO Pine Tree Society recently announced Alyssa Hemingway, CPA, CGMA as chief financial officer/chief administrative officer. A life-long resident of Bath, Hemingway has always had a passion for nonprofits and is motivated by Pine Tree Society’s mission and vision. She finds it particularly meaningful to work […]
Man arrested after allegedly stealing U-Haul van, leading Brunswick police on chase
William Wyman, 46, was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly refusing to pull over in a stolen vehicle.
Police: Brunswick man charged after breaking into home with family inside
Police arrested Daniel Erlebach, 20, of Brunswick, on Friday morning. He faces up to six criminal charges.
Glimmer of hope for those who want brick sidewalks in downtown Brunswick
Though a controversial Town Council vote in December appeared to end a three-year push for all-brick sidewalks in downtown Brunswick, District 2 Rep. Steve Walker said Tuesday he may reconsider his position after hearing local business owners would be willing to partially fund the project.
While Brunswick theater is ready to roll the credits, other cinemas hope to script happier ending
The closure of the Regal Cinema comes at a time when the southern Maine movie theater landscape is still unsettled, following at least five closures during the pandemic.
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