On Saturday, July 30, 2022, the MerryMeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host a free day of all things fly-fishing and live music. All can attend this event on the Brunswick Town Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will offer free fly-casting instruction, fly tying demonstrations, an aquatic insect exhibit and […]
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More pet owners giving up animals for adoption amid housing shortage
Finding apartments that accept pets is especially difficult in the current tight market, forcing owners to make hard choices.
Elizabeth Strout among 13 authors up for Booker fiction prize
The writer, who lives part time in Brunswick, is nominated for ‘Oh William!’
Midcoast Meetings: July 29-Aug. 5
Bath Wed. 8/3 1 p.m. Community Development Committee Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 8/3 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Fri. 8/5 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 8/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall/Zoom Tues. 8/2 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 8/3 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee […]
Review: Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘The Color Purple’ an emotional tour de force
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, the musical “The Color Purple” will run through Aug. 6 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick.
MaineDOT: Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement construction may start this year
Maine Department of Transportation’s announcement comes as the Federal Highway Administration confirms it is cheaper to replace the Brunswick-Topsham bridge than repair it.
Brunswick Executive Airport gets funding for weather equipment
Brunswick Executive Airport has received $371,214 in federal money to install weather reporting equipment. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2022 Airport Improvement Program. “Brunswick Executive Airport is home to multiple aerospace companies and has been a major catalyst for the redevelopment of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station,” […]
Theater review: ‘The Color Purple’s’ inspirational story beefed up by song and dance
The novel-turned-musical is playing at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick.
Market forces make affordable housing a tricky sell in Brunswick area
Local housing experts say financing for affordable housing developments is more complicated to put together than market-rate projects, which contributes to a shortage of cheap housing in the Midcoast.
Brunswick group fosters connections for singles over 55
Connected was founded to bring together older people without partners, who often find it challenging to meet others, for speakers and good conversations.