Norway Savings Bank recently announced that Penny Anderson has been appointed assistant vice president and market manager for the bank’s two branches in Brunswick (83 Maine St. and 14 Gurnet Road) and the branch in Topsham (47 Topsham Fair Mall Road). Anderson joined the bank’s team in 2020 as a personal banker for the Midcoast […]
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Just a Little Old: The Gathering Place feeds many souls
“Isolation is not good for anyone,” said Judy Bowman, president of the board at the Gathering Place. “We provide a loving place for people to go.” Talk with some of the Gathering Place volunteers, and you’ll discover that everyone benefits from the warm welcome of this special place. “I used to cross the street when […]
Imperfect Allies: Saturday performance to explore the nuances of allies amid Israel’s war in Gaza
Creative duo Judith Sloan and Najla Said are gearing up to host their event, “Imperfect Allies: Children of Opposite Sides,” in Brunswick this weekend. The project explores the art of listening while facilitating conversation on Israel and Gaza.
Stories from Maine: A most delightful time with first lady Roosevelt
On Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 1942, three young men stood upon the platform of the railroad station in Brunswick. Behind these young men stood one Secret Service agent, a handful of dignitaries and nearly 200 anxious locals. America’s Great Depression was over, yet the country’s fight in World War II had just begun its second […]
Two injured in Brunswick crash involving police vehicle
Two people were injured in a crash on Wednesday afternoon that involved a police cruiser and another vehicle.
Erika Manning to show recent paintings at Thornton Oaks in Brunswick
Contemporary visual artist Erika Manning shows recent paintings at Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way #100, Brunswick, from July 29 through Sept. 21. Manning is a mixed media artist and educator rooted in the disparate values of abstract expressionism, the Blue Rider School and surrealism, as well as the concepts and practices of yoga. In her […]
Education series on race to expand
An interfaith program, Sacred Ground, is working to establish its first discussion program at South Freeport Church this fall.
Six Midcoast students named Mitchell Scholars
The students from Brunswick, Freeport, Mt. Ararat and Morse high schools will receive a $10,000 scholarship and mentoring in career development.
Trout Unlimited to host free day of all things fishing in Brunswick
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting a free day of all things trout, fishing, community and conservation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Brunswick Town Mall, 191-195 Maine St. The “Trout on the Mall” day will include fundraising to help send a young person to TU Maine’s […]
Pet Prattle: The dog days of summer
Summer is the busiest season in the animal sheltering world, especially here in Maine. Like our growing season, our breeding season is short; Mother Nature is smart and makes sure babies aren’t born into a Maine winter they won’t survive. However, we are seeing more kittens being born in people’s homes than we are used […]