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Brunswick-based fisheries association adds Nikki Strout of Rugged Seas to its board

by The Times Record September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

Brunswick-based Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, which supports fisheries and fishing communities along the coast of Maine, has announced it has a new board member. Nikki Strout is co-founder of Rugged Seas, a company that designs and produces bags and apparel from worn-out bibs (hauling pants) used by fishermen. The company donates a portion of its […]

New Cumberland garden to grow tulips – and hope

by Rachel Vitello September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

To help “smash the stigma” around mental illness, the Cumberland/North Yarmouth Mental Health Committee will also plant another garden in a few weeks in North Yarmouth.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump played tough with Putin in front of cameras, while Putin toyed with his insecurities, book says

by Jada Yuan and Josh Dawsey Washington Post September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

Stephanie Grisham, a senior advisor to both President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, is releasing a new book on what she saw at the White House.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

What to know about a potential government shutdown

by Amber Phillips The Washington Post September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

Republicans are blocking funding the government.

Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster

Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: Fun fall activities can be learning experiences, too

by Phil Potenziano September 28, 2021October 1, 2021

It’s September. The weather is beginning to change and our children are back in school. I think the change they feel the most during this transition is that they have less free time and more structure in their days. School feels like school, and it can be a difficult adjustment. Fortunately, autumn in Maine is […]

Nation & World, Politics

Drama, deadlines as Congress weighs Biden agenda

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

It’s a disorienting time in Washington as Democrats try to enact President Joe Biden’s agenda

Times Record

Brunswick parish appoints temporary administrator following death of Father Tom Murphy

by The Times Record September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

Bishop Robert Deeley appointed Monsignor René Mathieu as temporary administrator of the parish, which serves communities including Brunswick, Bath, Richmond and Harpswell, among others.