BRUNSWICK – Gary M. Kerns, 78, passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2025, in Brunswick. Born on April 11, 1947 in …
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Dr. Nirav Shah says he’s considering run for Maine governor
Shah, the face of Maine’s COVID-19 response, was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and has criticized the Trump administration’s public health priorities.
Church planning move to old Brunswick movie theater
Pathway Vineyard Church plans to convert the former Regal Cinemas in Brunswick into a worship space.
The last dance(s) of summer in the Midcoast
I cannot prove it scientifically, but this has been the shortest summer on record. I cannot believe we are halfway through August when I feel like the graduation caps for our recent graduates just hit the ground last week. I think the weather played a role. The consecutive rainy Saturdays of May, June and early […]
Brunswick house was once home to Joshua Chamberlain
One of the Maine’s most iconic landmarks was once occupied by Maine’s most famous son and his family. And the story of its legendary history and how it got to where it is still greets visitors today. In 1824 Colonel Jesse Pierce, a Brunswick store keeper, built a small home at 4 Potter St., which […]
Bowdoin among colleges sued for early decision admissions practices
The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against 32 schools across the U.S. claims early admissions drive up education costs and prevent students from comparing financial aid offers.
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival returns on Aug. 16
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival returns to Maine Street for a day filled with art and music on Saturday, Aug. 16, with festivities set up throughout Brunswick’s historic downtown. An event with a humble origin, the Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival began in 2007 as a small gathering of 17 artists. It has since grown into a […]
Next Sustainable Brunswick lecture discusses the fight to save brook trout
Join speakers from the Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited as they present “Pollution, Practices, Policy and Fighting to Save Brunswick’s Brook Trout” as part of the Sustainable Brunswick lecture series from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St. The series is organized by Brunswick Environmental Planner Ashley Charleson. Discussion topics will […]
The sea has truffle treasures of its own
Maybe it was the cute little pile of pigs at the Topsham fair that made me want to write about truffles. I’m also always on the hunt for something to eat that I can find in the wild. When most people think of truffles, they think of those prized but ugly little treasure nosed up […]
Tips for youngsters taking first steps to school
This year, the Brunswick School Department has expanded our pre-K programming, now serving over 120 students across four high-quality programs. Each of these programs meets the Maine Chapter 124 requirements, ensuring our youngest learners have access to strong, developmentally appropriate education right from the start. I also know from personal experience that the first day of […]