State Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, is expected to submit a bill this week after South Portland, Portland, Brunswick and Bangor approved city bans.
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Slate of parties across Midcoast to usher in new year
Kids and adults can celebrate the start of 2023 at the many New Year’s Eve parties around the Midcoast this weekend.
Coastal Journal Meetings: Dec. 30-Jan. 6
Brunswick Tue. 1/3 6:30 p.m. Town Council, School Board inauguration Zoom Wed. 1/4 5 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/4 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Thu. 1/5 7 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Topsham Thu. 1/5 6:30 p.m. Select Board Town Hall
‘Après COVID,’ Maine skiers continue to flock to the slopes
Ski industry experts say early signs point to another strong year after a record-breaking 2021-22 season.
With day care waitlists overflowing, Brunswick Parks & Rec set to open new program
More than 30 Brunswick children have secured waitlist spots for the Parks & Recreation’s new infant and toddler day care program, which is set to open in February or March.
Intertidal: Local resources teach residents how to reduce their impact on the Maine coast
Maybe you’re starting to think about priorities for the new year and what you might try to do more or less of going forward. If you live along the coast, as we do in Brunswick, you might decide to spend some time learning more about how to be a responsible citizen of that coast. While […]
Midcoast braces for end of federal rental assistance program
The Emergency Rental Assistance program, which has helped cover rent, utility and other housing costs for over 34,000 Mainers in the past 20 months, is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving town leaders, housing advocates and lawmakers to prepare for a spike in Mainers who need help paying their bills this winter.
Ocean bottom-dweller helps battle food insecurity this Christmas
Maine Coast Fisherman’s Association donates 150 servings of locally sourced monkfish stew to Brunswick soup kitchen.
Brunswick extends housing development moratorium
The Brunswick Town Council, which also approved a new housing development support fund Monday evening, will use the extended development pause to consider zoning changes as a solution to the area’s housing shortage.