William Thompson said his first priority as the school board chairman is to get kids back in school for in-person learning “to the greatest extent possible and doing that as soon as possible.”
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Posted inForecaster Opinion
Superintendent’s Notebook: New year, no resolutions
Just about the time people stop asking “How was your Christmas?” they start asking about New Year’s resolutions. But after this year, committing to exercising more or eating better just doesn’t seem to sufficiently acknowledge the bigger picture. We’ve learned a lot about making the most of life, caring about others in tangible ways, appreciating […]
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Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick to study – again – downtown parking need
Councilors agreed to spend $25,000 on a new study.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick company tests biofuel rocket engine
BluShift Aerospace has created a prototype rocket engine to power the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel anywhere in the world.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick council moves to buy 144-acre Brunswick Landing site
The council wants to buy the property from Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, the entity charged with redeveloping the former Navy base, for recreation and conservation.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Let go of outrage
There is something so fantastic, so inspiring about the start of a new year. I mean, I know that in purely scientific terms, Jan. 1st is just another day. But it doesn’t feel that way. It feels like the moment for fresh starts, new beginnings, like the whole world is a blank slate just waiting […]
Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Midcoast EMS providers get COVID-19 vaccinations
Some Brunswick EMS workers declined to get vaccinated.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 8-15
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 1/12 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 1/13 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 1/13 5 p.m. School Board/Town Finance Committee Auditor Presentation Wed. 1/13 7 p.m. School Board Thur. 1/14 5 p.m. Policing Review Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote access. Videos […]
Posted inTimes Record
New teen mentoring center aims to teach neurodiverse teens new skills, prevent that ‘rainy-day feeling’
The fledgling program is designed to help neurodiverse teens (especially those with anxiety, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorders) and their families explore new interests, learn life skills and bond with mentors. The program currently focuses on gardening, pet care, art and dance.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Mid Coast Hospital gets new federal funds for drug education
Over the next five years, the money will pay for new campaigns about the dangers of marijuana use among teens and kids.