On Father’s Day I cast my vote in the July 14 primary, dropping the envelope in the mailbox outside the post office on my way to the supermarket. All voting should be that easy. I am worried, however, that my vote for Sara Gideon may not count because the envelope got soiled right where I […]
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Brunswick assistant town manager pleads not guilty to domestic assault
Ryan Leighton, Brunswick’s assistant town manager, was charged with domestic violence assault on June 5 and was given a July 7 court appearance.
12-year-old girl injured in Brunswick ATV crash
A spokesman for the Maine Warden Service said the girl was seriously injured and airlifted to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Brunswick Farmers Market moving back to downtown mall
The Brunswick Topsham Land Trust Farmers Market is staying put.
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Brunswick Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz retiring after 22 years
Waltz joined the force in 1997, after working for a few years as an attorney. He retires July 31.
Brunswick Downtown Association to host ArtWalk
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association will host a Second Friday ArtWalk from 4-7 p.m., July 10. Traditionally, the event encompasses an art walk with music, dance, and theater performances in downtown Brunswick. The July event will not include a dance or theater component. Fifteen artists will display works in a variety of media at […]
Letter: Elect Horch as a committed candidate to represent Brunswick
What a delight to be able to support Fred Horch in his race for the District 49 House seat. I’ve known Fred for almost 20 years and have witnessed his commitment to the community through his participation in vital community groups, including Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, the Rotary Club of Brunswick and the NorthWest […]
Letter: Reader ‘very dismayed’ about Beem’s unmasked column
Always enjoy your paper and editorials of all kinds. Enjoy different perspectives. I was very dismayed by Beem’s opinion piece on those who choose not to wear face masks in public (“Who was that unmasked man?” June 10). It was truly insulting! Very disappointed editorial staff permitted this divisive hate speech. Provoking judgement and hate […]
Letter: Horch will bring an informed and open mind to Augusta
It is both a pleasure and a privilege to support Fred Horch for Brunswick District 49 representative to the Maine Legislature. I know Fred as a neighbor, friend and a person of exceptional loyalty and integrity. With a background in law, Fred is knowledgeable regarding setting public policy that benefits all Mainers. As a Green […]
Letter: Beem could teach Biden a thing or two
Joe Biden recently said, “If you have to ask who to vote for, you ain’t black.” And now “10 to 15% of Americans are not good people,” which demeans 40 to 50 million citizens. The Forecaster’s Eddie (Edgar Allen) Beem wrote that “99% of Trump voters are white trash Americans.” A Beem fan girl immediately […]