Most 85-year-old women might spend their time, say, talking about their grandchildren or having lunch with friends or keeping track of medical appointments. Not Jessica Mahnke and Norma Dreyfus. These two dynamic activists now put their energy to work leading efforts in Sagadahoc County and joining other Indivisible groups around Midcoast Maine to save American […]
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Brunswick-Topsham connections featured in new exhibitions
The Pejepscot Museum’s summer exhibitions in Brunswick explore the Androscoggin River and its bridges.
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America’s Declaration of Independence was signed by a son of Brunswick
Two hundred and forty-nine years ago this week, one of the greatest documents in world history was penned. This “Declaration of Independence” shed the most powerful nation on Earth, created a new nation “conceived in liberty” and became a worldwide model of self determination. And this document was signed by a man who once lived […]
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Brunswick to present environmental lectures at Curtis Memorial Library
The Town of Brunswick will present two environmental lectures at the Curtis Memorial Library in July. The Pesticide Ordinance Kickoff Presentation is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, in the library’s Morrell Meeting Room. Join Brunswick’s environmental planner, Ashley Charleson, to learn about the town’s plan to develop a community pesticide and fertilizer ordinance Learn […]
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Brunswick hobbit-inspired cafe soft opens after delays
The highly anticipated Elevenses Cafe and Bakery soft opened in Brunswick on June 11, offering a fantasy atmosphere and hobbit-themed menu items.
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Midcoast YMCA sets schedule for summer food program
Bath Area Family YMCA began delivering free meals this week to children and teens in the community as part of the organization’s summer food program. Every weekday through Aug. 22, YMCA staff and volunteers will deliver prepared meals at 12 locations in the communities of Brunswick and Bath. Meals are provided free of charge and […]
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Concerts for a Cause donates profits to Midcoast charities
On the 11th anniversary of UUCB Concerts for a Cause, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick announced that its fundraiser series raised $10,324 to be divided equally by its 2024-25 charities, the Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning. Established in 2005, the Brunswick Area Teen Center, now located at the Coffin School, is […]
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Brunswick Town Council opposes biosolids digester plan
Roughly 300 residents signed a petition opposing a proposed biosolids digester at Brunswick Landing, citing environmental concerns.
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Brunswick High School music program reflects on successes while looking to future
There has been a cascade of accolades for Brunswick High School’s choir and band programs over the past few years. In January, choir teacher Ashley Albert was named one of the “50 Music Teachers who Make a Difference” in SBO+ Magazine. This spring, Brunswick sent six singers to the American Choral Directors Association National Conference […]
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A magical night with Scott Moreau as Neil Diamond
Every once in a rare while, you experience a musical event that transports you to a totally different place, a higher realm. Tina and I experienced such an event when Maine native Scott Moreau performed Neil Diamond songs before a packed house at Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College. The musicians threw everything they have into […]