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Coastal Journal Edition People & Business: Aug. 7

Local SERVPRO recognized at company’s first virtual convention Top company representatives recognized SERVPRO of Bath/Brunswick with the Chairman’s Bronze award during SERVPRO’s 51st annual convention July 6-9. “It has been a challenging year for our business, because we had to balance delivering the world-class service that SERVPRO is known for with taking extra precautions to […]

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‘Peacewave’ marks 75th anniversary of Japanese bombings

BRUNSWICK — Peacewave 2020, a day-long series of commemorations around the world of the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings that ended World War II, will include an event in Brunswick Sunday, Aug. 9. Hundreds of activities marking the 1945 bombings start in Japan at 8:15 a.m., and are geared toward expressing the […]

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Maine Bicentennial: Orr’s Island

The caption reads, “Home of Pearl of Orr’s Island, Casco Bay, Maine.” Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” began to write “Pearl of Orr’s Island” soon after finishing “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” It took her 10 years to finish. Stowe lived in Brunswick, where her husband, Calvin, taught at Bowdoin College. The Tichnor […]

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Brunswick Council backs call for universal health care for all Mainers

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Town Council unanimously backed a resolution advocating for universal health care for all Maine residents during a meeting Monday. The resolution urges state and federal governments to establish comprehensive coverage for all citizens. Councilor Dan Ankeles pitched the health care appeal after discussions with Dr. Bill Clark, leader of the nonprofit […]