The following students at Brunswick Junior High School achieved academic excellence and earned a place on the honor roll during the first quarter: 6th Grade Alex Abbott, Charles Akeley-Martin, Nadine Albaugh, Connor Allen, Dakota Ayer, Avery Beal, Makenzie Beal, Cameron Beal, IsisMoon Beaudoin-Kirby, Blake Belanger, Molly Bennett, Henry Blood, Shelby Blood, Miriam Broussard, Rohan Brown, Brooke […]
2018
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots notebook: Brady ‘absolutely’ plans to play in 2019, and beyond
New England quarterback Tom Brady, who will be 42 at the start of next season, says, ‘In my heart and soul, I love playing the sport of football.’
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Posted inNation & World
In his first visit to troops in harm’s way, Trump defends U.S. withdrawal from Syria
The president and first lady made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Wednesday. The two major blocs in the Iraqi parliament condemned the visit.
Posted inBusiness
Holiday season shaping up to be very merry for retailers
Post-Christmas data indicates the industry is on track to exceed expectations.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks end 4-day slump with a day for the record books
The Dow Jones soars by 1,086 points as investors extend the longest bull market in modern history, but stocks remain on track for the worst December since 1931.
Posted inMaine, Outdoors, Sports
Maine seeking plan to manage growing black bear population
Maine is home to more than 35,000 of the bears, up from just 23,000 less than 15 years ago.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine congressman ends legal challenge to opponent’s victory
PORTLAND (AP) — New England’s last remaining Republican congressman ended his legal battle Monday challenging the election of his Democratic opponent under Maine’s new voting system. U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said in a statement posted on Facebook that he still considers the ranked-choice system confusing. He said he wishes the best for Democrat Rep.-elect Jared […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough Police Beat: Dec. 28
Arrests 12/17 at 11:40 a.m. Brett M. Davison, 37, of Stowe Mountain Road, Hillsboro, New Hampshire, was arrested on Ashley Drive by Officer Brian Nappi on a charge of engaging in prostitution. 12/18 at 11:15 p.m. Corey W. Mason, 27, of Saco Street, Old Orchard Beach, was arrested at Broadturn Road and U.S. Route 1 by Officer Aaron […]
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Mills nominates Brunswick school administrator to be Maine’s education chief
Pender Makin, a former Maine Principal of the Year, promises a shift in priorities and vows to support public school teachers, administrators and students.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick assistant school chief tapped for state education commissioner
AUGUSTA — Gov.-elect Janet Mills on Wednesday said she will nominate Brunswick Assistant Superintendent of Schools Pender Makin to serve as the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Education. Makin has been the assistant chief of the Brunswick School Department since 2015. From 1997-2003, Makin was a classroom teacher at Fred C. Wescott Junior […]