BRUNSWICK — A moratorium on the creation of new homeless shelters has been adopted on a regular basis, further delaying Tedford Housing from building a new shelter. The Town Council voted 8-1 for the 180-day moratorium, following a public hearing Tuesday, April 17. Councilor Stephen Walker was opposed. Councilors also voted 8-1 to form a shelter housing […]
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2 school principal jobs open in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — The School Department will be welcoming more than just new students in August; two of its schools will be getting new principals, too. Brunswick High School Principal Shanna Crofton will become the department’s curriculum coordinator Sept. 1, and Martin Mackey, director of the REAL School, will leave the position at the end of the […]
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The final straw: Brunswick restaurant cuts back on plastic
BRUNSWICK — April 5 was the last straw for TJ and Cheri Siatras. That morning, the husband-and-wife owners of Joshua’s Restaurant & Tavern declared that starting April 6 drinks would be served without straws, and only compostable straws would be available on request. The inspiration came from a school report the Siatras’ 12-year-old daughter, Danika, did on […]
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American Lung Association: Maine air quality is improved
PORTLAND — Breathing may be easier, but it can still be a risky proposition. That is the finding of a statewide report card issued Wednesday by the American Lung Association. “The 2018 ‘State of the Air’ report finds that Maine has taken some big leaps this year, with significantly less ozone than in years past,” American […]
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Boys’ lacrosse preview: As sport grows, third class opens the door for many teams
Area coaches agree that adding Class C opens competitive doors for many programs and was the right step for their sport’s continued growth.
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Boys’ lacrosse: Five teams to watch
They may be in a new class, but Falmouth, Cape, and Brunswick are still top contenders.
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Habitat/7 Rivers to hold 25th annual fundraising walk
TOPSHAM — Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine will hold its 25th annual “Spring Walk to Build” fundraiser in Topsham and Brunswick Sunday, April 29. The 2 p.m. event, which is the organization’s largest fundraiser, will start at Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., and take an expected 100 walkers along a 3-mile route. They’ll stop by […]
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Nature Conservancy in Brunswick brings the outside inside
Its office hits a new standard for green building that’s positively biophilic.
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Brunswick Police Beat: April 13
Arrests 4/7 at 1:49 a.m. Joshua L. Pestino, 28, of Pittston Road, Dresden, was arrested on Market Lane by Officer Patrick Scott on charges of operating under the influence and failure to notify law enforcement of a firearm. 4/7 at 10:09 p.m. Brittany L. Tucker, 31, of Perryman Drive, was arrested at Mid Coast Hospital on Medical […]
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Three Maine food companies win specialty food awards in New York
Gelato, crackers and granola made in Maine take home sofi awards.