Student organizers announced that suspensions against 8 students who were involved in the 5-day protest have been lifted.
Brunswick
Finalists announced for Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball awards
Three finalists are up for each honor, which are given to the top senior boys and girls players in the state.
Recreation and preservation butt heads in East Brunswick
Following a public forum where a plan for the Former Maine Gravel & Captain Fitzgerald Land Parcels was reviewed, the project’s advisory committee discussed the site’s ecology, emphasizing the primary goal: balancing ecosystem with increased recreational use.
Brunswick nonprofit creates new fund to support Midcoasters with disabilities
Independence Association and Spindleworks, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults and children with disabilities in the Midcoast, recently announced the establishment of a new endowment aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability and expansion of its vital programs and services. The endowment includes three funds designed to generate a reliable stream of income that will provide […]
Maine Jewish Film Festival offers 15 thrilling offerings from around the world
The Maine Jewish Film Festival is one of the big events on the Maine movie calendar. MJFF’s 26th festival is taking place this week, from Saturday through March 9 at venues in Portland, Waterville, Lewiston and Brunswick and featuring 15 fascinating and thrillingly different films from around the world. As ever, the Maine Jewish Film […]
Bath Winterfest brings some fun to February
Bath’s fourth annual Winterfest on Saturday was full of snowy activities for the whole family.
When pets grieve the loss of their human
Do animals grieve the loss of those they love? Scientists have debated the ability of animals to feel emotions like grief for centuries, emphasizing the need to not interpret animal behavior through a human lens, often attributing changes in behavior to changes in circumstances, not emotions. Recent years have found new research into animal behavior […]
Brunswick Landing authority picks new leader in midst of spill cleanup
Daniel Stevenson will become the new executive director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) on March 3, replacing Steve Levesque, who filled in after former Director Kristine Logan resigned in the wake of August’s chemical spill.
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association serves fish tots to local tots
Feeding the future generation, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association has taken to lunch lines, serving up sustainably harvested local seafood. On Feb. 11, the group crafted a fish tot suitable for tiny hands, which was well received by Kate Furbish Elementary School students.
Two Midcoast big box stores closing their doors
The Topsham Fair Mall location is on the list of store closures for Joann Fabrics following a trend of big box store closures across the nation.