HARPSWELL — The town will require the contractor selected to demolish the Mitchell Field pier to abide by restrictions intended to reduce noise, traffic and impact on recreation. Members of the public told the Mitchell Field Committee in June those were their major concerns about the town’s plan to take down the dilapidated, former U.S. Navy […]
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Brunswick designates Indigenous Peoples' Day
The new holiday would occur on what was previously called Columbus Day.
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Brunswick gets look at potential bridge replacement
Brunswick-Topsham bridge concept is product of community collaboration.
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AG considering charges in Brunswick flyer incident
BRUNSWICK — Police said a Brunswick man is the person who left a homophobic message early last week on the car of Town Councilor Kathy Wilson, who is gay. More flyers were distributed downtown Friday, Sept. 15, and police used surveillance video to capture the license plate number of the suspect, leading to an arrest, according […]
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Bath council sends charter amendments to referendum
BATH — In a special meeting Monday that lasted less than 10 minutes and attracted one member of the public, the City Council unanimously placed two charter amendment questions on the Nov. 7 ballot. One amendment would allow the city manager to live outside of Bath, but only with approval from a majority of the […]
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Bath-area land trust to wrap up fundraiser
BATH — With a goal of raising $20,000 this year, the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is holding its third and final “Summertime Shindig” Thursday, Sept. 28. The 5:30 p.m. event will take place at the historic Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial St. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and local beer will be available, and a silent auction […]
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Hunger relief agency runs SNAP Challenge
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program will host the SNAP Challenge, a program to raise awareness about food insecurity, from Sept. 19-24. The event challenges participants to live on the SNAP budget, or $4 a day, for a week. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federally funded program that provides low-income families […]
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State approves concept design, budget for new Morse/BRCTC
Maine Department of Education gives the go ahead for the next phase of building a new Morse High School and Bath Regional Career and Technical Center.
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VIA PRESS HERALD: Search for toxic chemicals expands at former Navy base in Brunswick
Some residents in the area fear that contamination could eventually extend beyond the base, which closed in 2011.
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Brunswick Police catch individual distributing anti-LGBT fliers
The Brunswick resident was caught after distributing more fliers in Maine Street area