They’re light, thanks to yeast, rich in butter and bound to please holiday houseguests.
November 2016
A Thanksgiving rookie gets ready for the big day
Facing her first time hosting and cooking the dinner for a crowd, Emily Butters of Brunswick gathers her pluck – along with some recipes and advice.
No meat or dairy? No problem for vegans planning holiday feasts
On Thanksgiving, let delicious vegan dishes persuade friends and family to eat more plant-based fare.
Hilton lauded after seven years at helm
When the Westbrook Democratic Committee was searching for mayoral candidates in 2008, a few names were tossed around. City Councilor Brendan Rielly joked recently that he and longtime School Committee member Colleen Hilton were sent into a room to see which one would come out. Rielly said he jumped out the window. For the past […]
Region 10 to seek funding
BRUNSWICK Maine Region 10 Technical High School has a vision for a new comprehensive high school and will be asking the Maine Department of Education for funding. The comprehensive high school would be a four-year school offering academics as well as career and technical education that may be located at Brunswick Landing. The DOE announced […]
FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS
BATH For the fifth year in a row, Nick Papadopoulos, owner of Midcoast Pizza & More, will offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner free of charge to those who can’t afford their own. Papadopoulos had offered the free holiday meals a few times in the ’90s, but the tradition really got rolling five years ago. While […]
Council putting brakes on pot
BRUNSWICK Councilors approved Monday night an emergency moratorium banning recreational marijuana shops and social clubs in town, even as a recount on the citizen initiative Question 1 continues in Augusta. Brunswick’s moratorium will be revisited in 50 days. District 6 Councilor Jane Millett sponsored the item that was supported unanimously. The council decided they needed […]
USS Zumwalt destroyer breaks down
BATH While traversing the Panama Canal, the USS Zumwalt suffered an engineering casualty and had to be towed to a berth in Panama. As first reported by Defense News, Third Fleet spokesman Cmdr. Ryan Perry stated: “Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, U.S. Third Fleet, has directed USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) to remain at ex-Naval Station […]
Group to discuss changing name of Columbus Day
BRUNSWICK — On Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, community discussion will consider changing the name “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous People’s Day in Bath and Brunswick. Diane Oltarzewski will be present to talk with us about her experience organizing in the Belfast community. The meeting is called by […]
Woolwich’s Coombs to be honored
WOOLWICH — The Woolwich Select Board will hold a celebration Dec. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the town hall at 13 Nequasset Road in honor of retiring board member Lloyd Coombs. Coombs’ sixth and final term ends Dec. 31. Coombs served on the select board for a number of years after having served as town […]