“You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give,” is often attributed to Winston Churchill. However, a search of over 2.5 million words by and about Churchill in the Churchill Centre’s research database fails to show that he ever spoke or wrote those words. Nonetheless, it’s at the […]
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Brunswick election results: Nathan MacDonald wins contested Town Council race
Brunswick voters on Tuesday also joined a majority of Mainers in voting against Pine Tree Power, a publicly owned electric utility that would have replaced Central Maine Power and Versant.
Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: When does learning not feel like learning?
Mary Poppins had the right idea. A spoonful of sugar does make the medicine go down, and the Brunswick School Department has found a way to sweeten the learning experience in our science-based programs. Brunswick schools have been working with the Cathance River Education Alliance to bring kids outdoors to learn in a hands-on environment, […]
Brunswick election: 3 candidates running for single council seat
Chris Teel, Nathan MacDonald and Camden Reiss are running for an at-large seat on the Brunswick Town Council. It’s the only contested race on the Brunswick ballot Nov. 7.
Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: School Department unveils transformative five-year strategic plan
In a significant leap forward for the local education landscape, the Brunswick School Department is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive five-year strategic plan “Brunswick Believes.” The newly unveiled strategic plan is more than just a document; it’s a roadmap to transform the educational journey for students within Brunswick. Developed over months of […]
Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: New technology promises to make life easier for all
The Brunswick School Department took a giant step forward to enhance our efficiency with the introduction of a pair of program additions that allow us to move many of our paper student forms online. Enrollment Express and Ecollect Forms, recently-added components of our PowerSchool information system, promise to save time and money while increasing the […]
Filing period opens for spots on Brunswick Town Council, School Board
Three seats on the Brunswick Town Council and three seats on the School Board will be decided in the Nov. 7 election.
Brunswick voters approve $52.9M school budget
The school budget contributes 4.8% to the town’s projected 7.4% property tax hike, the largest in years.
Brunswick schools hires new finance director
Lesley Wysocki, who is director of finance and operations for a school system in Connecticut, will replace Kelly Wentworth.
Brunswick schools superintendent awarded contract extension, pay hike
Phil Potenziano was awarded a 4% raise, increasing his salary to $155,438.