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Bowdoin College student dies in off-campus Brunswick residence

by C. Thacher Carter October 31, 2021November 1, 2021

A Bowdoin College student died on Saturday in his off-campus Brunswick residence, according to a community letter from the college’s president. The student was 21-year-old Theo Danzig of New York City, a member of the class of 2022. Brunswick Police Department and other authorities in Cumberland County are investigating the cause of death. “We are […]

Times Record

Brunswick hospital grapples with labor, capacity shortage as COVID-19 cases remain high

by C. Thacher Carter October 31, 2021November 1, 2021

Despite overflowing hospital units and 224 job openings systemwide, Mid Coast-Parkview Health officials remain confident in the quality of local health care.

Times Record

Brunswick police take on Maine torch run in support of Special Olympics

by C. Thacher Carter October 28, 2021October 29, 2021

Brunswick resident and Special Olympics gold medalist Megan Rosenberg led the pack on Wednesday’s run from the Freeport town line to the Brunswick Police Department.

Times Record

Newly constructed park and ride opens on Cedar Street in Brunswick

by C. Thacher Carter October 27, 2021October 28, 2021

The lot will provide free short-term and long-term parking.

Coastal Journal, Times Record

Brunswick Salvation Army store permanently closes amid labor shortage

by C. Thacher Carter and Kathleen O'Brien October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

The second-hand nonprofit store is among the latest businesses in the Bath-Brunswick area to close or scale back operations — a situation brought on by a lack of employees.

Coastal Journal, Times Record

Survey shows Brunswick residents want more walking access, green space at Cook’s Corner

by C. Thacher Carter October 26, 2021November 9, 2021

The survey is part of an ongoing revitalization effort for the Cook’s Corner area, a commercial part of Brunswick dominated by strip malls and chain stores.

The Forecaster

Midcoast Meetings: Oct. 29-Nov. 5

October 26, 2021

Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 11/1 3 p.m. Facilities Committee City Hall Tues. 11/2 6 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Wed. 11/3 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 11/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 11/2 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering […]

Times Record

Police: Hanover man charged with falsifying evidence following head-on crash in Brunswick

by C. Thacher Carter October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Police say a Hanover man was charged with falsifying evidence following a head-on collision at the intersection of Mere Point and Middlebay roads in Brunswick Monday morning. According to police, David Bangs, 36, was charged after he was found holding an empty bag at the crash scene, suggesting he had possibly ingested an illegal substance […]