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Times Record

Petition seeks to allow some Bowdoin College students to stay on campus

by Hannah LaClaire March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

For many students, threats of the coronavirus seem far removed from the immediate concern: What happens next?

Times Record

Brunswick bicentennial celebration canceled as coronavirus concerns grow

by Hannah LaClaire March 11, 2020

Anyone who purchased tickets for the bean supper will receive refunds from the school, according to Pejepscot History Center.

The Forecaster

Public workshop on Androscoggin Riverwalk to be held March 14

March 11, 2020

BRUNSWICK — A public workshop on the Androscoggin Riverwalk is to be held at Fort Andross from 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Guided tours of the Riverwalk from the main entrance will precede the meeting at 1:30 p.m. The workshop offers a presentation on the current status of planning for the Brunswick portion of the […]

Times Record, Times Record Sports

Bowdoin to host NCAA Sectional ‘spectator’ free

by Bob Conn Times Record staff March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus, Morrell Gymnasium will not allow fans to enter

Times Record

Brunswick launches tough budget season, residents could face an 11.6% tax hike

by Hannah LaClaire March 10, 2020March 11, 2020

If the proposed town and school budgets are approved as written— which is unlikely, according to town officials — residents would see an 11.59% tax increase.

American Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly

The Universal Notebook: Should Mike Bloomberg exist?

by By Edgar Allen Beem March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

“Mayor Bloomberg, should you exist?” asked political reporter Chuck Todd. “I can’t speak for all billionaires,” Michael Bloomberg replied. “All I know is, I’ve been very lucky, made a lot of money and I’m giving it away to make this country better.” Billionaires justify their existences by giving their billions away. That seems to be the prevailing ethic among the very rich. […]

Times Record

Bowdoin College confirms two students in Brunswick back from Italy

by Darcie Moore March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

To protect the college from coronavirus, students returning from abroad were told not to return to campus this semester but one did return for 24 hours late last week.

The Forecaster

Midcoast Meetings: March 13-20

March 9, 2020March 11, 2020

Brunswick Sat. 3/14 1 p.m. Riverwalk Feasibility Study Committee Site Walk Sat. 3/14 2 p.m. Riverwalk Feasibility Study Committee 14 Maine St. Mon. 3/16 6:30 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 3/17 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board TH Wed. 3/18 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 3/18 6:15 p.m. Appointments Committee TH Wed. 3/18 6:30 […]