The comforting smells of turkey roasting and cranberries bubbling are delightful, but maybe this year you want to enjoy someone else’s efforts. There are several area restaurants that will help you truly appreciate the joys of Thanksgiving. All recommend reservations, so call ahead. Or, you may choose our family’s approach, which is to dine out […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Spotlight shines on Brunswick’s Eveningstar Cinema during 40th year
The 74-seat independent theater is changing with the times, and has new ownership.
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Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Maine wildlife agencies say status quo is best way to counter recent rabies outbreaks
The number of people exposed to rabies is higher than average, and 13 animals in Bath have tested positive for the virus.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick Police seeking partners for program that helps bring wanderers home
Since 2014, the Brunswick Police Department has participated in Project Lifesaver, a nonprofit that trains law enforcement in using electronic tracking via a special bracelet to locate people with conditions and disorders like Autism or Alzheimer’s that may cause them to wander.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland-area commuter shuttle gets permanent funding from towns
Three towns north of Portland have agreed to provide annual funding to Metro’s Breez service, which carried more than 70,000 passengers last year.
Posted inTimes Record
Sweetser to discontinue mental health therapy at 5 clinics in southern Maine
Though its Brunswick office will no longer offer the clinic-based therapy, it will remain a major hub for other Sweetser services, says the nonprofit’s spokesperson, including its mobile crisis unit, which meets families that have a family member with a mental health crisis to stabilize patients.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick woman’s book details same-sex relationship that transcended miles, years
Tilly Laskey is co-editor of “Precious & Adored: The Love Letters of Rose Cleveland and Evangeline Simpson Whipple, 1890-1918.”
Posted inThe Forecaster, Times Record
Toby McGrath elected to represent downtown on Brunswick Town Council
McGrath had 279 votes, defeating former Topsham selectman Jim Trusiani who had 56, according to unofficial results. There were five write-in ballots cast.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick Council votes to give town manager 3% raise, decide own increase soon
Councilors hope a higher stipend might encourage more people with more diverse backgrounds to run for council in the future.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick council accepts DOT overpass overhaul plan
The project, which the MDOT has agreed to fund, will combine the Route 1 Southbound on-ramp and Cabot Street to create a single signalized intersection at Fort Andross and a signal at Mason Street.