The Great State of Maine Air Show welcomed back the Thunderbirds to Brunswick’s air space, drawing in spectators and protesters.
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Stories from Maine: Brunswick’s Mall, from ‘a primitive and semi-barbaric state’ to today
On July 4, 1825, a group of citizens armed with shovels, pitchforks, hoes, axes and scythes, gathered for a “general assault” on a public nuisance. The enemy before them was a wild and bothersome embarrassment “in a primitive and semi-barbaric state,” which these citizens swore to banish for the greater good of the community. While […]
Brunswick resident leaves $3.7 million to Bowdoin International Music Festival
Patricia Crawford Brown, who had a career in food writing and a passion for music education, died in May.
Brunswick aerospace company one step closer to testing bio-fueled rocket engine
Brunswick-based aerospace company bluShift announced this week that it installed a reusable oxidizer tank, bringing the company one step closer to rocket engine testing.
Friends of Evan Gershkovich relieved to hear of his release from Russian prison
The White House confirmed that the 2014 Bowdoin College alum was freed. He had been sentenced to prison in Russia on spying charges that the U.S. said were not justified.
Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
Brunswick resident wins photo contest
An annual invitation to customers and community members to capture the beauty of Maine in a photograph drew 315 submissions from 109 photographers in June with 18 of the contributions set to adorn the 2025 Norway Savings Bank Desk Calendar. The $250 grand prize winner was William Nichols of Brunswick. After a panel of judges […]
Photos: ‘America: Behind the Mask of the Utopia’
Artist Norajean Ferris’ exhibition “America: Behind the Mask of the Utopia” is on display at Pejepscot History Center, 159 Park Row, Brunswick, through Aug. 31. “The exhibition speaks on issues that are infused in our nation, and is a hymn to our current socio-economic, cultural and political times,” Ferris said in an email. Ferris’ works […]
Brunswick air show to dazzle many this weekend; authorities say no drones allowed
This year’s event, hosted at Brunswick Executive Airport, will feature multiple performers, exhibits and static showcases of historic planes. Ahead of the big demonstration, authorities are tightening safety measures.