Troy Moon, South Portland’s sustainability coordinator, will speak about addressing climate change at the local level from 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 12. The discussion will be held via Zoom and the link can be found on the Brunswick town website. For more information, contact Ashley Charleson, town Environmental Planner, at acharleson@brunswickme.org.
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Harpswell Hiking Challenge this weekend
Harpswell Recreation and Community Services, the Harpswell Land Trust and the American Hiking Society are sponsoring an 8-trail and modified 4-trail Harpswell Hiking Challenge, Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4. The event is free with no pre-registration necessary. Trail maps can be picked up at the HQ table the Harpswell Town Office or accessed online at […]
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Artist spaces still available at Bath Heritage Days
Main Street Bath is seeking artists for the July 1 Art in the Park, part of the annual Bath Heritage Days. There are four spots still available. Artists are responsible for bringing their own tents and assembling them, and there is a $175 participation fee. Those interested find an application at visitbath.com/events/heritage-days. Questions should be […]
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Bath to convert streetlights to LEDs
The city of Bath this summer will upgrade 646 streetlights to lighting fixtures with LED bulbs, which will be longer lasting and have lower voltage and CO2 emissions than those now in place, according to the city. The lights will have smart controls, allowing the city to control the timing and brightness. They will be […]
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Brunswick fund accepting donations for asylum seekers
The Brunswick Community Support Fund, created by the Town Council to provide assistance to the 60 asylum-seeking families expected to arrive in town this summer, is accepting donations. The funds will go towards acquisition of furniture, household items and other necessities for the families. For more information and a list of suggested donation tiers, visit […]
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Plots available at the Harpswell Community Garden
The Harpswell Community Garden at George J. Mitchell Field has plots available to those who wish to grow vegetables and be a part of a community of gardeners. Residents of Harpswell are given priority, but plots will be rented to non-residents, depending on availability. All gardeners are asked to contribute at least six hours of […]
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Household hazardous waste collection in Brunswick April 29
Household hazardous waste collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Brunswick Public Works, 9 Industry Road. Residents must pre-register through the town website, brunswickme.org, and proof of residency will be required. Public Works asks residents to leave items in their original containers, tighten caps and secure lids, identify […]
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Concert to benefit Bath-Brunswick Respite Care Program
The Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus, FairWinds Mixed Barbershop Chorus, Windjammer, Heart ‘n Soul and Ebb Tide Quartets will perform in a fundraiser for the Bath-Brunswick Respite Care Program at 2 p.m. April 15, 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Brunswick. The choruses and quartets will perform songs from the 40’s to the 90’s in […]
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Brunswick climate action task force seeking volunteers
Brunswick is seeking volunteers to help it develop a Climate Action Plan with the goal of making the town’s infrastructure greener and more adaptable to climate change. Task force volunteers will work with town staff members to develop sustainable initiatives for the community and oversee development of the Climate Action Plan. Responsibilities would include promoting […]
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Naturalist to give free Zoom talk on Maine’s frogs and toads
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in Bath is hosting a free lecture via Zoom on the nine types of frogs and toads that live in Maine. Maine Master Naturalist Bryce Hach’s presentation, at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30, will include how to identify frog croaks and trills in the spring and summer and how they adapt […]