Dawn Roberts, in her Jan. 7 letter, “Decision about Trump on ballot raising wrong questions,” suggests that “it would be difficult to establish with confidence whether Trump was qualified to appear on the primary ballot.” Bellows thought not. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows stated, “I have little trouble concluding that the events of Jan. 6, […]
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Proposed Brunswick-Rockland excursion train would include fine-dining car
AmeriStarRail wants to launch a passenger line on a 57-mile stretch from Brunswick to Rockland, with stops in Bath, Wiscasset and Newcastle.
Guest column: Educating the workforce by starting a comprehensive technical high school in Brunswick
For the past year, with financial support from the Alfond Foundation, the education leaders of Region 10 Technical High School located in Brunswick have been investigating the feasibility of establishing a comprehensive technical high school at Brunswick Landing. The feasibility study produced most-encouraging survey results, indicating high interest from potential students and their parents in […]
Ecomaine challenges students to give discarded items new life
Ecomaine recently announced the launch of its Upcycle Challenge for 2024, targeted at students from grades 1-6 and 7-12 with the opportunity to win a $250 award in their respective age groups. The Upcycle Challenge invites students from ecomaine’s member communities — including Freeport, Brunswick and Woolwich — to transform discarded items into fresh, functional […]
Brunswick resident honored with special legislative sentiment
Longtime Brunswick resident Claude Bonang was warmly welcomed to the Maine state Senate Chamber Tuesday morning and presented with a special legislative sentiment by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mattie Daughtry, District 24. A legislative sentiment acknowledges and recognizes academic, athletic, civic, professional or service-related accomplishments. Bonang is an author, musician and retired teacher who taught […]
Brunswick development to offer $325,000 houses, affordable apartments
The developer GreenMars is planning to build 21 houses and an 18-unit apartment building near downtown Brunswick that will be income-limited.
People Plus to host discussion on changes in health care
Dr. Christopher Bowe, president of Mid Coast-Parkview Health, will talk about local health care in a presentation at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 at People Plus in Brunswick. He will discuss the changing health care landscape and how communities can work together to be their healthiest. The event is free and open to the public. […]
Brunswick lawmaker’s bill to expand birth control coverage advances in Legislature
Democrat Rep. Poppy Arford’s bill would require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover over-the-counter contraceptives.
Prosecutors deny claims by former Brunswick councilor charged in child porn case
Christopher Watkinson said the case was ‘proceeding toward dismissal’ until a new district attorney won a primary election.
Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 19-26
Bath Mon. 1/22 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory City Hall Tue. 1/23 5 p.m. Economic Development City Hall Wed. 1/24 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Fri. 1/19 6:30 p.m. Marine Resources Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/23 3 p.m. Davis Fund Committee Town Hall Tue. 1/23 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. […]