Originally, this week’s column was going to be the third part in our election series about avoiding disinformation, particularly on state referendums. However, the major referendum for this November’s ballot was deemed unconstitutional by the Maine Supreme Court within the last week. This will likely lead to the referendum not appearing on the November ballot, […]

The Brunswick Downtown Association is launching Lights of Hope, a community fundraiser to support local businesses and to raise funds for downtown Brunswick holiday lighting. “We want this fundraiser to serve the community as a symbol of hope and to remind all that we are strong and blessed to live in such a warm and […]

Typically in this column, we discuss business topics, community happenings and ways to help local businesses. However, I also try to keep you informed on anything that can affect business in our region, and our upcoming elections will certainly do that. Over the next several weeks I’ll help you start to dive into the 2020 […]

Charlie Summers to lead Brunswick-based association and its education center

This week I have 10 observations I’ve made over the particularly odd summer of 2020 thus far. Some are commentary on things that have happened, other observations on things yet to come, but all of them seem relevant enough to share with all of you. BDA reboots live in-person events Brunswick Downtown Association has their […]

To help Maine State Music Theatre weather the cancelation of its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Gelato Fiasco has created pints celebrating the theater’s past productions. Pints cost $12, with 50% of sales benefiting Maine State’s $1.5 million Lifeline Fund to ensure the theater will return 2021. Pre-order pints can be picked up […]