Colliers, an international real estate firm, will serve as project manager for the new fire station, expected to cost $16.5 million and be completed by mid-2026.
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Brunswick officials split over police request for $380,000 armored vehicle
The Town Council voted to hold a public hearing on the matter to collect feedback from residents.
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Brunswick police investigating smash-and-grab vehicle robberies
Police said someone broke into 10 vehicles in the area of Jordan Avenue and Federal Street and stole valuables.
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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.
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Police chief, sheriff at odds over school resource officer will have to work together
After months of discussions, the School Administrative District 54 board of directors decided that the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will staff the new position, although Skowhegan’s police chief had previously expressed opposition.
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Brunswick again hikes firefighter pay to help with recruitment, retention
The Brunswick Fire Department recently had 10 vacant positions as some firefighters left for higher-paying departments or to start other careers.
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Brunswick struggling with lack of firefighters
Eight of the Brunswick Fire Department’s 41 firefighting positions are vacant.
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Topsham-area schools host active-shooter training Friday
Schools will be closed on Friday for a simulated active-shooter response training.
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Augusta officials decline to regulate speech after murals, neo-Nazi demonstration prompt policy review
Existing city ordinances and state laws balance the need to protect the public and allow free speech, officials said.
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Sunday’s heavy rain causes crashes involving 14 vehicles on I-295 in Freeport
State troopers responded to a call of a potential eight-vehicle crash on 295 North in Freeport, to discover five separate crashs.