Karen Sigler, of Kennebunk, will succeed John Briley, the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum’s founding executive director.
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Everyone can be a philanthropist in their community
When people hear the word “philanthropist,” they often imagine someone famous or incredibly wealthy. That’s what we often see in the news — someone with a foundation giving away millions or unveiling a building with their name on it. Those folks make big impact and can bring transformational change to a community. But here’s the […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra offers free concert on Brunswick Mall
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the Brunswick Downtown Association will present “MSO Summer Pops on the Mall” at 6 p.m. Friday, July 25, on the downtown Brunswick Mall. Audience members should bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to this free, outdoor concert featuring summer classical music traditions, including “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Pomp […]
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Portland printmaker Ana Inciardi’s viral machines let you own art for just $1
Inciardi, known for her $1 mini print vending machines all over the country, has a new collaboration with renowned children’s illustrator Richard Scarry.
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Take a tour of historic Brunswick streets
Brunswick’s Mason and Water streets seem like side stories to central arteries of downtown, but in fact they have a rich history, from indigenous use of the land and river to development of the town and growth of industry, to the economic and social lives of residents over the past 250-plus years. Join the Pejepscot […]
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What can Maine do about the subscription service runaround?
We’ve all been there. You sign up for a free trial or a monthly service — maybe it’s a streaming platform, a meal kit, or an MLB stats tracking app. It seems simple enough. Then months go by, and you’re still getting charged for something you barely use. You try to cancel, but suddenly it […]
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What Brunswick’s property revaluation means for homeowners
Most property owners in Brunswick will pay more in taxes this year, though there are exceptions.
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Kayaking the islands of Muscongus Bay
For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society (PPCS) sea kayak trip to visit the puffins on distant Eastern Egg Rock in outer Muscongus Bay in June. This year, logistical issues resulted in a decision to cancel the trip. Practicing the idiom, “every cloud has a silver lining,” I decided to use […]
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Maine stays the course on clean energy incentives
The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) weakens or eliminates many of the federal tax credits which had boosted Americans’ efforts to live more sustainably. However, the state-funded, quasi-public agency known as Efficiency Maine Trust continues to incentivize a range of climate-friendly measures for individuals. If you want to buy a “clean vehicle,” save […]
