Councilors agreed to spend $4.7 million on the first phase of the project, which includes building a new salt shed and fuel station.
Katie Langley
Staff Writer
Katie covers Brunswick and Topsham for the Times Record. She was previously the weekend reporter at the Portland Press Herald and is originally from the Hudson Valley region of upstate New York. Before joining the Press Herald, she attended Quinnipiac University, where she studied journalism and political science and worked as the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Quinnipiac Chronicle. She also worked on the digital team at NBC Connecticut based in West Hartford. When she isn't reporting, you can find her exploring Portland's coffee shops and bookstores.
Robert Hazard Edwards, Bowdoin College’s 13th president, dies at 90
Edwards oversaw the expansion of many residential and educational facilities and programs while leading the college from 1990–2001.
New Brunswick-Topsham bridge opens to traffic for first time
The bridge will close again Friday and reopen fully in mid-December.
Tedford Housing opens expanded Brunswick shelter
The new facility adds 60% more capacity, helping Tedford Housing serve more people in a challenging time for groups helping unhoused people.
Kick off the holiday season in Brunswick with these events
Holiday festivities start early in Brunswick with the Midcoast Tree Festival opening on Friday, Nov. 21.
Brunswick approves pause on mobile home lot rent increases
In a separate housing-related vote, councilors approved a moratorium on development in rural parts of town.
Brunswick food pantry farm sees successful harvest amid increased need
Growing to Give’s farm yielded roughly 18,000 pounds of food this year, which goes directly to food banks that feed vulnerable Mainers.
Recount confirms Ramona Thieme as Brunswick Council winner
The newcomer won the District 6 Town Council race over incumbent Nathaniel Shed by 2 votes, according to results of a hand count on Wednesday.
Refurbished and relocated Bowdoin observatory to open in spring
The 1891 structure has been relocated to the middle of the college’s athletic fields and outfitted with a new dome and mounted telescope.
Brunswick Town Council race decided by 1 vote will be recounted
Voters elected three newcomers to the council Tuesday night, including Ramona Thieme, who was announced to have won by a single vote.