Newly elected councilor Toby McGrath officially took his seat, and councilors John Perreault and James Mason were unanimously re-elected to their roles as chair and vice chair, respectively.
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Posted inTimes Record
Construction on new Martin’s Point facility at Brunswick Landing expected to begin this year
The roughly 55,000 square foot building, located on a 6.7-acre parcel on Bath Road, will consolidate Brunswick’s two existing Martin’s Point offices on Baribeau Drive and Farley Road.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
The Universal Notebook: Maine horror stories
Lately, the local news has been filled with horror stories – a child beaten to death by her parents, a boyfriend shot dead by his girlfriend’s brother, a random murder by a young man gone berserk, a young woman disappearing without a trace. None of these tragedies are things I would have been apt to […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Mainewhile: Campaign finance reform could offset greed
Here we are at the start of a new year. A new decade, no less. Fresh beginnings, endless possibilities. Hello, 2020! I am determined to embrace the moment. In addition to my own personal reflections, I’ve been thinking about changes, fundamental changes, needed on the national level. In particular, I have been thinking about just […]
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Pejepscot Historical Society rebrands in hopes of seeming less exclusive
The decision to change the name that has been in place since 1888 was not something the board rushed into. “We’re the fourth oldest historical society in the state. We don’t take that venerable history lightly,” the director said.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick bookstore hosts authors that detail plight of refugees
BRUNSWICK — Gulf of Maine Books on Saturday, Jan. 18, will host authors of books detailing the plight of refugees in America. Cynthia Anderson and Abdi Nor Iftin will appear at the 134 Maine St. bookstore at 4 p.m. for readings and conversation. Anderson has written “Home Now: How 6000 Refugees Transformed an American Town.” […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Post-holiday food insecurity puts pressure on Midcoast residents
Tontine Mall is donating $5,000, plus about $500 in food boxes, to the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.
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‘Smash and grabs’ plague Brunswick
Police are investigating a spate of vehicle burglaries up and down Route 1.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
A flawed protagonist searches for meaning while on a wacky journey
In ‘Who Are You, Calvin Bledsoe?’ novelist and Bowdoin professor Brock Clarke follows his hero on a dizzying, unpredictable and antic trip through Europe.
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Tricky Britches to perform, raise money for local charities
Tricky Britches string band will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, as part of the Concerts for a Cause series to raise money for a pair of local charities. Proceeds from this concert will benefit Tedford Housing, the area homeless shelter and services agency, and Oasis […]