MaineHousing gave out $1.4 million in grants to open overnight warming shelters. Many are filling up every night – and some are running out of money.
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 2-9
Bath Tue. 2/6 6 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Wed. 2/7 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Thu. 2/8 8 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 2/5 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/6 5 p.m. Town Commons Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/6 6:30 p.m. Comp. Plan Steering Zoom, Town […]
Brunswick schools face soaring costs in ‘very difficult budget year’
Brunswick schools Superintendent Phil Potenziano said he plans to cut spending on supplies and delay some infrastructure projects amid rising employee salaries, benefits and fuel costs.
Volunteers prep Brunswick Landing apartments for asylum-seeking families
The Brunswick Rotary Club along with other volunteers recently got apartments ready at the Brunswick Landing for 23 asylum-seeking families. Approximately 115.5 hours were donated by community volunteers for the project to make the new homes welcoming for the families. The Rotary Club and volunteers assembled 23 tables, 18 twin beds and 23 queen beds, […]
Brunswick police investigate shots fired on Maine Street
Police are asking the public’s help in finding the person who fired several shots on Maine Street near Atwood Lane Sunday night.
Brunswick free medical, dental clinic to expand with federal funding
Oasis Free Clinics, which serves about 500 people in the Brunswick area, is doubling the size of its clinic with the help of $833,000 in federal funding secured by lawmakers.
Local lawmaker’s bill to expand manufactured housing receives support in hearing
State Rep. Cheryl Golek, who represents Harpswell and part of Brunswick, proposed a bill that would amend local zoning laws to allow mobile homes on single-family lots.
Planet Fitness returning to Brunswick eight years after leaving
Planet Fitness is moving into the old Bed Bath & Beyond in Merrymeeting Plaza.
Seal rescue in Cape Elizabeth inspires children’s book
The book is dedicated to the Marine Mammals of Maine rescue and rehabilitation center in Brunswick and some proceeds will go to support the group.
Brunswick to host 20th annual celebration of Maine poet Longfellow
Readings, a book launch and a Bowdoin a cappella concert are among the events to look forward to next month in Brunswick.