Here’s a holiday season quiz for you: It’s the most <fill in the blank> time of the year. Wonderful? Stressful? Exciting? Overwhelming? I hope the answer for you is the first one, but more likely all of these answers ring true at some point during these few weeks. I cannot stress enough how important self-care […]
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Steve Levesque: Brunswick base redevelopment authority delivering on its promises, looks to future
Since the former base closed in 2011, the Brunswick/Topsham redevelopment effort has realized some notable milestones, namely: 2,000 jobs have been created by over 135 entities
From the Chamber: Six December events, updates and other observations
Here are some highlights of events to look forward to in December.
Uncle Tom’s Market closes its doors after more than 60 years
The Pleasant Street corner shop, which opened in 1957 as Model Market, has been a mainstay in Brunswick for the better part of a century.
Island Treasure Toys sold to new owners
The toy store, with locations in Bath, Freeport and Yarmouth, will be owned by Paul and Emily Drappi.
From the Chamber: Thankful observations
I tell friends often, and have written in this column before, that we’re all so busy going in our many directions that we don’t take enough time to recognize the great things as they are happening or be thankful for all that we do have. With some growing divisiveness on social media, I think it’s […]
Bath trio bakes up new business
In one year, Aaron Park, Tori Timko and Rachel Langmaid went from strangers to business partners bringing a new bakery to downtown Bath.
From the Chamber: Santa, Tree Lightings, Ribbon Cuttings & Other Things Not to Miss
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as every weekend there seems to be a craft fair, a pie sale, or another seasonal get-together. Over the final two weeks of November there is a lot going on and we don’t want you to miss out, so here are some reminders of some great local […]
New childcare center at Brunswick Landing to offer students ‘Bright Beginnings’
The center is Brunswick’s newest childcare center, which opened Nov. 4 at Brunswick Landing in the building formerly occupied by Wild Oats and New Beet Market. They are still enrolling children ages six weeks to five years old.
From the Chamber
A time traveler’s guide to the Midcoast Tree Festival, Part Two