Arrests 2/15 at 12:10 a.m. Andrew S.B. Nixon, 28, was arrested at Gurnet and Coombs Road by Officer Patrick Scott on a charge of operating under the influence. 2/15 at 7:23 p.m. Jeremy J. Herrick, 29, of Durham Road, was arrested at Bunganuc Road by Officer Joshua Bernier on charges of assault and refusing to submit to arrest […]
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Brunswick, surrounding schools find possible areas for collaboration
BRUNSWICK — The School Department is continuing discussions around collaborating with five surrounding districts, as well as regionalizing some services with School Administrative District 75 and Regional School Unit 5. Superintendent of Schools Paul Perzanoski on Wednesday said he and other school officials completed meetings with school leadership teams from West Bath, Lisbon, Regional School Unit 1 (Bath, […]
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Despite opposition, Brunswick affirms welcoming posture
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council Tuesday adopted a resolution welcoming new residents, despite opponents who said it suggests the town is becoming a sanctuary city. Also Tuesday, councilors approved construction of a Veterans Memorial Plaza on the north end of the lower Town Mall, and scheduled a public hearing on amendments to an ordinance that would […]
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Brunswick adopts resolution welcoming new residents
Critics of the resolution, however, say the move is a stepping stone toward making Brunswick a sanctuary city.
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Topsham, state to discuss river activity ban near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — After discussion and no formal action Feb. 15, the Board of Selectmen on March 1 will consider a revised proposal to prohibit activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. In the meantime, Town Manager Rich Roedner plans to meet with state agencies to settle questions about who has […]
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New restaurant and bar in Brunswick will sell vintage glassware, too
Vessel and Vine will feature a wine and cocktail bar, a locally sourced menu, foodie classes and retail space for glassware and barware.
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Brunswick Police: Feb. 16
Arrests 2/11 1:36 a.m. Andrew C. Wright, 28, of Court Street in Bath, was arrested at Portland Pie Company on Maine Street by Officer Brandon Curtis on a charge of violating conditions of release. 2/11 at 10:24 p.m. Peter J. Bernaiche, 30, of Moontide Lane, was arrested at the Big Apple Store on Pleasant Street by Sgt. […]
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Maine Technology Institute awards $10.5 million in grants
The money will be used by six companies to improve business operations and create new jobs.
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Brunswick school officials regret screening ‘inappropriate’ Disney film about race
Parental complaints about the film shown in music class included ‘bullying, racial slurs, racial innuendos, smoking in school, religious styling and just outright violence.’
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Brunswick school officials regret screening ‘inappropriate’ film
BRUNSWICK — Several parents confronted the School Board Wednesday evening about a film shown in a Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School music class earlier this year. The 1991 Disney Channel TV film, “Perfect Harmony,” is set at a private school in the South in the 1950s. It depicts racism at the school, and a choir director who […]
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