Last week, I began a preview of fall projects and programs that local business members’ employees — or any aspiring business networker — can be a part of this year. Volunteering and attending local events is an excellent way to grow your network, meet new people and to hone those communications skills that will help […]
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Lisbon woman seriously hurt in hit-and-run at Topsham Market Basket
Althea Kennedy-Ecker, 72, was struck in the Market Basket parking lot Sunday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene and was later arrested in Brunswick.
What I learned as a summer fellow at Oasis Free Clinics
This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a fellow at Oasis Free Clinics in Brunswick, a no-cost health-care clinic supporting communities in need in Midcoast Maine. Oasis offers free medical, dental and vision care to members of our community who have nowhere else to turn, filling a critical gap in the community’s safety […]
Brunswick 7-year-old advocates for diabetes research funding in D.C.
Caroline Cardoza represented Brunswick at this year’s Type 1 Diabetes Children’s Congress on Capitol Hill last month.
This saltwater worm is an important part of intertidal ecology
One of my favorite things is being asked by a kid to help identify a strange sea creature. In the midst of getting dinner ready for my family, I noticed a video call coming in from a good friend. I happen to know that this friend has curious kids — and to remember that they’ve […]
Kudos, Brunswick, for one amazing summer
The crowd at the Maine State Music Theatre’s Concert on the Mall on Aug. 13. (David Treadwell photo) Aug. 13. We arrived early for the Maine State Music Theatre’s annual Concert on the Mall. We thought it would be crowded, and we were right. The mall was packed. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a free […]
Obituary: Charles M. Stewart M.D.
BRUNSWICK – Charles M. Stewart, M.D., died peacefully at home on July 24, 2025, with his wife, Susan, by his side.
Bowdoin College students teach Maine government through podcasts
Two Bowdoin students are working with the state’s Department of Education to plan lessons based on their podcast, which breaks down politics with Maine newsmakers.
Rest now to engage in Midcoast events this fall
If you haven’t given yourself any down time this summer, you really need to. I’ve been living the wonderful dad life each weekend, but I’m forcing myself, as busy as the chamber is right now, to shut down the chamber office for the last week of August so the staff and I can have a […]
Gulf of Maine Books to host ‘Encountering Dragonfly’ author
Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick will host author Brooke Williams, reading from and speaking about his new book “Encountering Dragonfly: Notes on the Practice of Re-enchantment” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. Two decades ago, Williams had a powerful dream about a dragonfly that cracked open his world, giving rise to a steady stream […]
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