The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
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Celebrating the workforce and other May happenings
There are a ton of events happening in May in the Bath-Brunswick-Topsham region. Next week, I will be assembling a shorter, more bulleted list of all the things happening so you can mark your calendars. However, there are three events I want to take a bit more time for this week, presented in reverse chronological […]
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With contract inked, Brunswick-Rockland rail operator preparing for trains
Maine Switching Services, which will operate as the Cumberland and Knox Railroad, aims to begin carrying freight shipments by the end of May.
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Brunswick Gelato Fiasco ‘scoop-a-thon’ benefits Teen Center
Gelato Fiasco donated $2 to the Brunswick Area Teen Center for every dish, cone, pint or coffee sold Wednesday to support programs and meals for kids.
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When a spark from a train set Brunswick on fire
One of the worst disasters in Brunswick history began on April 26, 1912, when the noon train of the Maine Central Rail Road pulled in on schedule. Suddenly, phones in Bath, Portland, Topsham and Lewiston began to ring off the hook; one caller crying out, “Brunswick is burning!” Sparks from the noon train had set […]
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Midcoast events to honor mother and daughter killed in Bath
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices will host events including an art show, march, panel and 5K run in Brunswick and Bath next weekend to benefit domestic violence prevention.
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The indomitable Diane Moyer held nothing back
When we moved to Brunswick in 2002, we bought a house in Meadowbrook. We liked the house, and we liked the realtor, Diane Moyer. Not only did she know how to show a house, but also she knew how to bond with prospective buyers. For example, Diane and Tina quickly discovered that they were both […]
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LGBTQ+ trail meet-up to build belonging in the outdoors
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Queerly ME will host the final of 3 spring ‘trail mixers’ focused on the LGBTQ+ community Sunday afternoon at Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick.
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Ram & Bull opens in former Joshua’s location
The new Ram & Bull tavern in downtown Brunswick will open Thursday, May 1, the third area restaurant launched by a Harpswell native and his wife in three years. Formerly Joshua’s Restaurant & Tavern, the 123 Maine St. pub shuttered last September after three decades. Zac and Khristine Leeman signed a lease the following month […]
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Bath-Brunswick Respite Care to host art show and auction
Bath-Brunswick Respite Care will host “Community In Color: Art Show and Open House” from 2-5 p.m. Friday, May 3, at 9 Park St., Bath. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the center while viewing original artwork created by individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. There will also be live music and light refreshments. The […]