Richard Letourneau, 54, of Brunswick was charged with refusing to submit to arrest or detention and threatening display of a weapon.
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Mainewhile: Sometimes things aren’t what we expect them to be
My youngest son is in his senior year of high school. The fundamental questions of “Who am I?” and “What am I going to be?” loom large. Ever since he was fairly young, he’s wanted to go to college and become a sports journalist. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve never doubted he could do […]
Brunswick schools launch equity initiative
The steering committee will focus on bolstering equity, diversity and inclusion in Brunswick schools.
Harpswell Aging at Home offers seniors free transportation on Election Day
Transportation to the polls, either on Election Day or to vote early, is free and provided by People Plus volunteers.
Redevelopment efforts at Brunswick Landing strong despite pandemic
There are hundreds of housing units, including 85 single-family and 108 multi-unit rental properties under construction with more than 144 multi-family rental units in the planning stages. Commercially, Levesque said there are more than 100,000 square feet of new construction either in the works or soon to be.
Grant helps Crystal Spring Farm switch business model, zeroes in on carrots, blueberries
The carrots will be distributed to 16 Hannaford locations this fall and winter and the blueberry conserve, plus any other products that might follow, are available at Morning Glory Natural Foods in Brunswick and Bow Street Market in Freeport.
Brunswick free clinic marks 25 years of service
The clinic, which opened in 1995 to service homeless patients, still offers free services to those who can’t help themselves.
Henry and Marty Restaurant and Catering closes, another victim of COVID-19
Henry and Marty joins Wyler’s, Maine Street Sweets, Benchwarmers Sports Pub, Pedro O’Hara’s and Timeless Cottage as recent downtown closures, many of which were brought about or hastened by the coronavirus pandemic. But despite the times, there are not too many vacant storefronts along Maine Street.
Mainewhile: We should welcome knowledge, not reject it
When I was a teenager, my sister lived in Scotland for a year and made friends with a brilliant pianist from China who had defected to the west. When he eventually moved to the U.S., he came to visit our family and we all got to hear stories of what his life had been like. […]
Mid Coast Hunger braces for tough months ahead
In Brunswick, food pantry visits have been holding fairly steady over the past several months, but Alyssa Schoppee, program development manager, said officials anticipate “the potential of a significant increase as CARES act extra benefits are exhausted.”