A Free prep course is being hosted by The Brunswick Teen Center at People Plus. The two-session course is open to up to 25 Brunswick, Topsham and Harpswell sophomores, juniors and seniors. Sessions will run April 7 and 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at the center, 35 Union St. Registration forms are available in […]

After three years as coordinator for the Brunswick Teen Center, I have made the very difficult decision to move on to pursue other life adventures awaiting me. I doubt any will live up to my adventures with the teens over the years! The catchphrase “it’s not a job, it’s an adventure” has very much been […]

Iam so excited about the month of April at People Plus as we gear up to host the 10th annual Music in April fundraiser on Thursday, April 12. This (almost) world-renowned gala sees the Knights of Columbus Hall transformed into a ballroom wonderland of twinkly lights, music, fine dining (from more than 20 restaurants) and […]

BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital’s diabetes education program will offer a fourweek series of classes called “ Living With Diabetes” on Mondays beginning April 23. Sessions will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays at Mid Coast Hospital. “The program is designed to help individuals with diabetes learn skills to successfully manage their health,” […]

Chris Lafrenaye of Topsham received a bachelor of science degree in marine transportation operations from Maine Maritime Academy in Castine on Dec. 11, 2011. Lafrenaye is a graduate of Coventry High School in Coventry, R.I. Katherine Strout of Topsham received a bachelor of science degree in marine transportation operations from Maine Maritime Academy in Castine […]

Tom Sexton divides his time between Alaska and Maine, spending half of every year in Eastport. His poem describes the movement of a porcupine through the twists, turns and surprises of a single sentence. Sexton writes, “I hope my short lines move as slowly as the porcupine does.” PORCUPINE BY TOM SEXTON Its movement onthe […]

Alna BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., town hall. Arrowsic BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6 p.m. town hall. Bowdoin BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., town office. PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 7 p.m., town office. Bowdoinham PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON RECYCLING BARN AND PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE, Thursday, 6 p.m., Coombs Municipal Building. Brunswick STAFF REVIEW, Monday, […]

Marine Corps Pfc. MATTHEW T. HARRIS, son of Annamarie Harris of Topsham, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Harris and fellow recruits began their daily training at 5 a.m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Harris spent numerous […]

Alna BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., town hall. Arrowsic BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6 p.m. town hall. Bowdoin BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., town office. PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 7 p.m., town office. Bowdoinham PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON RECYCLING BARN AND PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE, Thursday, 6 p.m., Coombs Municipal Building. Brunswick STAFF REVIEW, Monday, […]

BRUNSWICK — Jennifer Wachtl of Brunswick recently joined the Maine Conservation Corps ( MCC) as an AmeriCorps volunteer in the MCC’s 2012 Trail Training Academy. Wachtl is the daughter of Wendy Severson and Timothy Wachtl, both of Brunswick. She is a 2000 graduate of Brunswick High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of […]