The media is saturated these days with know-nothing talking heads pontificating about the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani. So let’s start by stipulating that most of us know little or nothing about foreign policy … and that includes Donald J. Trump. As private citizens, we want to believe that those in […]
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Portland restauranteurs to open new steak and oyster spot downtown
From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring.
Arts Calendar: Jan. 15-25
‘Tap, Tap, Jazz’ Exhibits/Galleries “Appearances,” 100 works by photographers Jack Montgomery and Ralph Gibson, Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, USM Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Ave., Portland. On view to Jan. 27, mainemuseumofphotographicarts.org. “Holding Up the Sky,” Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. Honors the First People of Maine, to Jan. 31. “Holiday Offerings 2020 […]
Amid continued growth, Brunswick airport looking for manager, hoping to attract flight technician school
In November, the airport surpassed the number of flight operations (22,847) the active-duty Naval Air Station did in 2005, the last year all the base squadrons were fully operational.
A+ in music: Band made up primarily of Brunswick High School faculty to perform in Freeport Saturday
Mama Tried is a band of “non-professional musicians” that practice in math teacher Clark Porter’s basement after school on Wednesday nights. Their third gig at Cadenza benefits the Brunswick Area Student Aid Fund.
Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 10-17
Bath Mon. 1/13 4 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee CH Brunswick Sat. 1/11 9 a.m. Town Council Retreat TH Mon. 1/13 5:30 p.m. Brunswick/Topsham Water District 266 River Road, Topsham Tues. 1/14 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory Committee PP Tues. 1/14 5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation TH Tues. 1/14 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. […]
Brunswick hospital to participate in opioid care model
BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital is among six statewide health care partners pursuing the Maternal Opioid Misuse model, which is geared toward care for pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder and their infants. Maine is receiving $5.3 million in federal funds as one of 10 states the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]
Brunswick retirement community opens art show Feb. 5
BRUNSWICK — The Thornton Oaks Retirement Community will hold an opening reception of “One of Each,” an exhibit of 46 Spindleworks Artists at 4 p.m. on Feb. 5. Several of the artists will be in attendance to discuss their work and take questions. One work from each of the 46 Spindleworks Artists has been gathered. […]
Arts Calendar: Jan. 8-18
Greater Portland Auditions “Fun Home,” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland. Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical, based on Alison Bechdel’s bestseller. Exhibits/Galleries “Appearances,” 100 works by photographers Jack Montgomery and Ralph Gibson, Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, USM Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Ave., Portland. On view to […]
A new look, new location planned for Brunswick’s Grampa’s Garden
The short move for the store specializing in natural therapies, coupled with a planned move for Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe at the end of the year, means a facelift and a possible remodel for the Tontine Mall.