A 9-foot menorah will light up Brunswick in recognition of Hanukkah.
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Biden administration focuses on booster shots as best strategy against new coronavirus variant
That campaign is likely to involve messages urging people to get boosters and efforts to make sure the shots are available in as many locations as possible.
Bowdoinham Guild Show returns after COVID-19 disrupted last year’s event
There will be 18 artisans and local guest artists showing and selling their work during the six-day event.
Business is booming in downtown Brunswick as holiday shopping collides with national supply chain issues
Some small business owners attribute the uptick in demand to concerns about supply chain delays impacting national retail stores.
In Photos: Brunswick kicks off the holidays with annual tree lighting ceremony
Event organizers estimate that Saturday’s tree lighting ceremony in Brunswick drew record attendance.
Groups seek input from Maine fishermen to improve industry education
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association Executive Director Ben Martens said the goal is to identify where existing education and training programs “might be enhanced to better meet the needs of the next generation.”
Children and teens lead surge in COVID-19 cases
Although younger people are at lower risk for hospitalization or death, health experts say they can still be affected and they can often be silent carriers.
Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response
A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.
South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike
Scientists say it is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in the country’s most populous province.
COVID-19 cases among children in Midcoast, statewide continue to rise
Maine CDC Spokesperson Robert Long said vaccination remains the best way to curb the number of COVID-19 cases among Mainers.