Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick welcomes artists and crafters to create, connect and recharge with a Saturday retreat. Work on art and craft projects without the usual life distractions by reserving a table at the library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 3 at the library. This event is similar to a scrapbooking […]
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Freeport chorus presents concerts of Celtic and bluegrass music
Greater Freeport Community Chorus will present its spring concerts of Celtic and bluegrass music with Jesse Myers-Wakeman, artistic director, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the North Yarmouth Congregational Church and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. The program “Shades of Green and Blue: From the Highland Hills […]
Jersey Mike’s collects over $69,000 for Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program announced on April 24 the results of the organization’s partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs for the company’s 15th Annual Month of Giving. Throughout the month of March, Jersey Mike’s locations in Maine accepted donations for MCHPP. These fundraising efforts culminated in the Day of Giving on March 26, when 100% […]
St. John’s Catholic School’s annual auction embraces ‘Treasures of the Deep’ theme
St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick dives into its annual auction with a “Treasures of the Deep” theme at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at St. John’s Community Center. This year’s fundraiser includes “incredible auction items, delectable cuisine from Cook’s and top-tier entertainment,” according to a news release. Proceeds directly support St. John’s academic programs, […]
State-of-the-art performing arts center in Auburn to host inaugural fall concert series
The Maine State Music Theatre will launch its first fall satellite series with three different tribute shows featuring the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.
Brittany Hyde recognized for outstanding community building
This week is the last installment of our chamber award winner profiles as we highlight the unbelievable efforts of Citizen of the Year, Brittany Hyde. Beginning next week, we will start to look forward at what the summer has to offer, potentially discuss some policy bills as we head into the final laps of the […]
Neighborhood walk tells the stories of Brunswick nonprofits
The 1-mile walk will make stops at Brunswick Downtown Association, Tedford Housing, Maine State Music Theatre, Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program, The Theater Project and the Pejepscot History Center.
A look inside Brunswick’s revaluation
Of all the civic processes a town undertakes, a revaluation is often the most feared — and the most misunderstood. No community in Maine opts to conduct a revaluation simply because it seems like a fun civic challenge. It’s a requirement under the Maine Constitution, designed to ensure that the property tax burden is distributed […]
National Day of Prayer to be observed in Brunswick on May 1
The National Day of Prayer will be celebrated in Brunswick at noon Thursday, May 1, at the Town Mall Gazebo. This one-hour program includes prayer, special music and patriotic selections. Local residents will ask for divine blessings and intervention in several areas: family, education, churches, businesses, media, government, military and those in need. Although the […]
Midcoast Youth Center expands support for unhoused families, minors
Midcoast Youth Center announced this week it is expanding its McKinney-Vento outreach efforts to better support families and unaccompanied minors experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Thanks to recent MaineHousing Emergency Relief funding, two new Outreach Housing Specialists will join MYC teams, significantly increasing the organization’s capacity to serve youth in the Brunswick and Richmond […]