BRUNSWICK — In the midst of Brunswick Landing, where a business campus and airport have turned the former U.S. Navy base into a bustling hub of activity, sits a retro remnant of its past. The former base chapel, a nearly 14,000-square-foot building looks nondescript from outside. But inside it is being transformed into the new and […]
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Brunswick approves preservation of 22 acre parcel
A conservation easement, coupled with a future subdivision development, would form a contiguous area of protected land that’s over 100 acres.
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Brunswick bids for quiet zone, begins property tax discussion
BRUNSWICK — The town has notified rail officials of its intent to establish a second quiet zone to reduce train noise. The Town Council on Feb. 5 also discussed a target tax rate increase, as discussion began on fiscal 2019 budget, and an ordinance amendment that would allow food vendors to leave their equipment on the Town Mall […]
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Topsham to draft rules banning river access near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on Feb. 15 will to review draft ordinance language prohibiting activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. Across the river, the Brunswick Town Council plans to discuss the matter March 5. Brookfield Renewable, owner of the Brunswick Hydroelectric Facility on the Androscoggin, has asked […]
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2018 off to a great start thanks to 2017 sales trend
Uptick in sales continues into early days of 2018.
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Letter to the editor: The Four Chaplains
Last Saturday, Feb. 3, an anniversary occurred that is now almost totally forgotten except by those who remembered it at the time. It is only a footnote in the history books, if it is mentioned at all, and – unfortunately – is not taught in schools. The result is that many who should know about […]
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‘Aegis 9’ acquitted of trespassing charges
Judge presiding case rebukes Bath’s handling of protests.
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National taxpayer advocate delivers annual report, but is anyone listening?
Head of Taxpayer Advocate Service details problems within IRS.
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‘And, in the end’ … The Beatles were right
Valentine’s Day is always an opportunity to appreciate love.
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Longfellow’s poem recalls Maine’s most famous sea battle
The battle, during the war of 1812, was the only of the war witnessed from shore.