John Graham of the Friends of the Frank J. Wood Bridge said a closer examination of Maine Department of Transportation calculations would show the cost of rehabilitating the bridge is closer to the cost for replacing it.
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Letter: Balentine should get facts straight before discussing policy
John Balentine’s column “What’s a conservative to do?” (Jan. 29), leads me to believe that if Balentine were a math teacher, he’d proclaim that one plus one equals three. He cites the “still unresolved questions” about Georgia’s results in the presidential election. Actually, they were resolved, according to several top Republican Georgia election officials and […]
Brunswick School Board increases in-person learning at high school
The Brunswick School Board approved the increase from one to two days in school per week.
Southern Midcoast bridge replacements included in MDOT work plan
The four bridge projects across three Midcoast towns are expected to cost more than $70 million in total.
Step made toward agreement between Freeport and Island Rover Institute
The Island Rover, a 113-foot schooner constructed in Freeport, violated the town’s zoning.
Maine CDC: Brunswick elementary school has COVID outbreak
“It does not mean that there has been any transmission within schools; more likely, transmission has occurred within the community,” according to a letter from the superintendent.
Federal judge rules in favor of MDOT on Topsham-Brunswick bridge replacement suit
The decision means Maine Department of Transportation’s plan to replace the heavily traveled, 90-year-old-bridge can move ahead.
Mid Coast Hospital doctor selected to attend Super Bowl LV
Patrick Keaney is one of four Mainers to receive the all-expenses-paid gift from the Kraft family.
Brunswick police invest in year-round Mountain Bike Unit
The program is one of Chief Scott Stewart’s most recent efforts to increase community policing in Brunswick.
Midcoast Meetings: Feb. 5-12
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 2/8 noon Finance Committee Mon. 2/8 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 2/9 5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committee Tues. 2/9 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 2/10 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 2/10 7 p.m. School Board Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote […]