Bowdoin College has submitted materials showing proposed upgrades to Pickard Field Athletic Complex would be free of potentially dangerous chemicals, but the Brunswick Planning Department on Friday recommended the Planning Board table the project until it receives an external review of the science.
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Brunswick businesses face off in holiday window decorating contest
People can vote for their favorite decor.
Inclusive or insensitive? A mural commissioned for Brunswick mill sparks debate
Supporters say ‘Many Stitches Hold Up the Sky’ was intended to depict the town’s increasing diversity. Critics say it missed the mark.
Coastal Journal Meetings: Dec. 9
Bath Tue. 12/13 6:30 p.m. Sidewalk Project City Hall Wed. 12/14 4 p.m. Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Donald Small School Thu. 12/15 4:30 p.m. Bath Development Corporation City Hall Brunswick Mon. 12/12 6:30 p.m. Cable TV Meeting Zoom Tue. 12/13 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Wed. 12/14 7 p.m. School Board Zoom Thu. 12/15 5 […]
Sand for Seniors aims to keep seniors on safe footing as winter approaches
In an effort to prevent senior citizens from slipping and falling during the winter months, local law enforcement will deliver free buckets of sand to seniors in need.
Brunswick council opts for budget sidewalk option to avoid tax hike
Though the vast majority of residents at Monday’s public hearing lobbied for all-brick sidewalks in Brunswick’s downtown, a split Town Council went with a cheaper brick-hybrid option to avoid tax increases.
Rocket science: A timeline of a bluShift rocket engine test in Brunswick
Brunswick startup bluShift Aerospace’s successful engine test produced just over 22 seconds of burn time on Friday, but it came only after weeks of preparation, according to founder and CEO Sascha Deri.
Local business owners report strong start to holiday shopping season
Though analysts warned inflation could slow retail businesses this winter, Midcoast stores report a strong start to the season.
School of the Dragon: Brunswick school mascot change taps into lost history
The Brunswick Junior High School Student Council successfully lobbied to change the school’s mascot from the Husky to the Dragon, echoing the 1946 vote that first brought the town’s unique to life.
Letter to the editor: Don’t confuse Cabot Mill mural’s vision
Most of the critical commentary about the Cabot Mill mural “Many Stitches,” to be installed in 2023 by Brunswick Public Art, is about its limited portrayal of the original use of the site by indigenous peoples. This has been brought up by the Midcoast Indigenous Awareness Group. Brunswick Public Art (BPA) recognizes the horrific mistreatment […]