Lisbon Credit Union recently announced the recipients of its annual Rochel “Russ” Livernois Memorial Scholarship program, including three Lisbon High School Class of 2025 graduates. Four $2,500 scholarships were awarded to outstanding local high school seniors. This year’s winners have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, community involvement and a strong commitment to pursuing higher education. “We […]
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Midcoast YMCA sets schedule for summer food program
Bath Area Family YMCA began delivering free meals this week to children and teens in the community as part of the organization’s summer food program. Every weekday through Aug. 22, YMCA staff and volunteers will deliver prepared meals at 12 locations in the communities of Brunswick and Bath. Meals are provided free of charge and […]
Concerts for a Cause donates profits to Midcoast charities
On the 11th anniversary of UUCB Concerts for a Cause, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick announced that its fundraiser series raised $10,324 to be divided equally by its 2024-25 charities, the Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning. Established in 2005, the Brunswick Area Teen Center, now located at the Coffin School, is […]
Brunswick Town Council opposes biosolids digester plan
Roughly 300 residents signed a petition opposing a proposed biosolids digester at Brunswick Landing, citing environmental concerns.
Elevenses to bring fantastical cafe eating to Brunswick
Elevenses, a fantasy-inspired cafe, aims to transport customers to Middle-Earth of Hobbit fame – or maybe just feed them tea or brunch.
Brunswick High School music program reflects on successes while looking to future
There has been a cascade of accolades for Brunswick High School’s choir and band programs over the past few years. In January, choir teacher Ashley Albert was named one of the “50 Music Teachers who Make a Difference” in SBO+ Magazine. This spring, Brunswick sent six singers to the American Choral Directors Association National Conference […]
Obituary: Janice Mary Wnek O’Connor
BRUNSWICK – Janice Mary Wnek O’Connor, 77, passed away on June 26, 2025, after a more than decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s …
A magical night with Scott Moreau as Neil Diamond
Every once in a rare while, you experience a musical event that transports you to a totally different place, a higher realm. Tina and I experienced such an event when Maine native Scott Moreau performed Neil Diamond songs before a packed house at Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College. The musicians threw everything they have into […]
Here are 5 ways to find fun and entertainment in Maine this week
The band Dispatch performs in Portland, a makers market and Wyeth exhibit in Rockland, and the musical ‘Tootsie’ is in Brunswick.
Midcoast nonprofit recognized with Governor’s Award for volunteer program
Each April, nonprofits around the country recognize National Volunteer Appreciation Month! This year, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program had even more reason to celebrate. We are honored to share that the Volunteer Program at MCHPP has won the 2025 Governor’s Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Volunteer Program by the Maine Commission for Community Service! This award […]