TOPSHAM

Donations will still be accepted this week to get a personally engraved brick to support maintenance of the 120-year-old historic Androscoggin Swinging Bridge between Topsham and Brunswick.

In 1892, the Swinging Bridge was designed and built by the Roebling Co., and was refurbished in 2006. Each year, maintenance costs are funded by the annual 5K, annual appeal donations and $100 donations qualifying for engraved bricks.

With a donation of $100, “these engraved bricks are permanent reminders of citizens’ commitment to the local heritage and culture of this great part of Maine,” states a press release issued by Save Our Swinging Bridge.org — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2008 to ensure the maintenance and beautification of the historic pedestrian bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham. Last year maintenance and an emergency cable repair totaling $20,000 depleted the maintenance fund.

These engraved bricks will be installed at the foot of the bridge tower on either the Topsham or the Brunswick side of the river.

The organization has announced the annual deadline for donations has been extended from April to June 6, noting, “The engraved bricks are an important fundraiser for the bridge each year and this year is especially important, in light of the cost of repairs last fall.”

For information visit saveourbridge.org or www.facebook.com/SwingingBridge.

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