The incident took place at a Walmart parking lot.
brunswick maine
Brunswick agrees to pay fines for landfill violations, moves one step closer to closure
The landfill is scheduled to close in April, after which point trash will be taken to the Pine Tree Waste facility in West Bath.
Maine Voices: Managing COVID anxiety in Maine – with strategies from New York’s polio years
Carrying extra masks, a Bronx-born ‘defensive pessimist’ welcomes the crowds of summer.
Downeaster ridership low but rising as trains start running after two-month shutdown
The pandemic has pushed back plans for the rail service from Brunswick to Rockland dubbed the Coastal Connection, which has already been delayed several times.
Brunswick Police announces 2 promotions to command posts
BRUNSWICK — The Police Department this month announced two promotions: Lt. Paul Hansen to the rank of commander of patrol, and Detective Lt. Martin Rinaldi Jr. to the rank of commander of support services. The promotions follow the recent retirements of Chief Richard Rizzo, replaced by former Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Capt. Scott Stewart, […]
Maine Voices: We know how to (relatively) safely reopen schools. Now we need the will, resources
Frequent testing will be critical to protecting the health of teachers, students and families.
Mainewhile: The positive side of the pandemic
A little while ago I needed a good kid’s book for a read aloud. In the interest of time, I simply went to the bookshelves in my home where I keep the books my kids have outgrown but are too well loved to pass on or let go. My hand fell immediately on a favorite, […]
The Universal Notebook: What do Trump-Pence signs mean?
When you see a Trump-Pence sign, it’s usually not just a polite lawn sign stating support for the incumbent, but a big banner or in-your-face flag. I confess I do not understand how anyone, after almost four years of his constant lies, pettiness, divisiveness and incompetence, can still support this awful man. So when I […]
Brunswick, Walmart reach settlement over property tax dispute
The agreement ends a three-year tax battle between the town and the retail giant, which contested that the store should be valued roughly 40% lower than the town’s assessment.
Midcoast Meetings: July 10-17
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.