As written, the conditional use ordinances effectively prohibit any retail marijuana in town, even in the places it’s supposed to be allowed.
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Brunswick man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at neighbor
Police charged 60-year-old Scott Bailey with criminal threatening with a firearm and reckless conduct with a firearm.
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 […]
Brunswick officials present second reopening plan
The new plan allows upperclassmen on campus but also carries increased risks for teachers.
‘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 […]
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 […]
Brunswick airport sees drop in flights but businesses still holding steady
With the Great State of Maine Air Show canceled due to coronavirus restrictions, officials are resigned to a year of significantly quieter skies.
Local service dogs win national honors
Aura and Dolly Pawton will appear on a Hallmark Channel special this fall.
Several incumbents seek reelection in Brunswick, Freeport elections
Nomination papers in Brunswick and Freeport are due back Sept. 4 and 9, respectively.
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 […]