Pinecone Studio is participating in the upcoming Maine Craft Weekend with the Friends of Pinecone Studio Creative Showcase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Salt Cod Cafe in Harpswell. Pinecone Studio will use this event to showcase its diverse creative programs by inviting creative collaborators who represent Pinecone Studio’s programs. Visitors […]
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Brunswick approves early plan for mixed housing development
The Planning Board unanimously approved a sketch plan for a mixed-used development on Old Portland Road, which aims to bring in 50 new, single-family condos and 61 townhouse units.
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Locals invited to Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Brunswick
The Alzheimer’s Association invites residents of Brunswick and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Maine Street Mall & Gazebo in Brunswick next Saturday, Oct. 5. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds […]
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Hear Mozart’s and Beethoven’s music on a rare 1792 Viennese fortepiano
Pejepscot History Center will present Vienna-based Daniel Adam Maltz performing on a 1792 Viennese fortepiano — the early piano as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven knew it — at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. The program will be held inside the Victorian double parlor of the historic […]
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Portland is reassessing all property – again – to stay on top of rising values
The City Council recommended in 2021 that Portland do a reassessment every 5 years because of the rapidly changing housing market. While taxes jumped for many back then, Portland’s assessor says the impact isn’t expected to be as drastic this time.
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Best way to clean up PFAS? Don’t spill it in the first place.
Given the persistent and, at times, “invisible” nature of PFAS-containing materials, Maine scientists say that eradicating the “forever chemical” is complex.
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Brunswick leaders continue push for fire system shutdown at MRRA board meeting
One month after 51,000 gallons of toxic firefighting foam spilled at Brunswick Executive Airport, the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Board met for the first time since the incident to deliberate actions demanded by residents, town and legislative leaders. After Friday’s two-hour meeting — including just over an hour of public comments, where residents slammed MRRA […]
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Stories from Maine: The rise and fall of Brunswick’s bell
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1961, a 77-year era came to an end when a wrecking ball razed the old town hall on Maine Street in Brunswick. This historic town hasn’t been quite the same since. In 1883, a decision was made to build a new town house, and 15 months later, the construction of the […]
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Guest column: Brunswick AFFF spill perspective in an election year
I wish to offer my perspective regarding the recent political fallout and grandstanding from the AFFF accidental discharge at Maine Regional Redevelopment Authority Hangar 4. It’s discouraging to hear Sen. Mattie Daughtry asking for the resignation of Kristine Logan, MRRA director, as a result of the spill. Daughtry mentions a lack of transparency as one […]
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Giving Voice: Journey of supporting housing through eyes of case manager
At Tedford Housing, the journey from homelessness to home is both deeply personal and profoundly collective. While many know us for our emergency shelter services, our commitment to creating lasting change is also fulfilled through our Permanent Supportive Housing program. The tenants living in Tedford’s 37 supportive housing units across six buildings have previously experienced […]