BRUNSWICK — Town councilors and School Board members were sworn in Monday night, when it was also announced a new housing committee will be formed to explore affordable housing in town. New Councilor Daniel J. Ankeles worked for the Brunswick Recreation Commission for five years. He and his wife and two children have lived in Brunswick […]
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Brunswick School Board postpones meeting
BRUNSWICK — Inclement weather forced the School Board to postpone its Wednesday night meeting. The board will meet instead at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 85 Union St.
LC’s Take: For 2019, I Resolve To Not
Barbara Bush is one of my heroes. She is still that to many people in the world, and for me to attempt to tell you all the reasons I admire her would take too much time and too much typing. I can, however, easily narrow it all down to my favorite quote from her; it […]
Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm to perform in Concerts for a Cause series
BRUNSWICK — The next show in a series of performances as part of a local church’s commitment to the arts will feature Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12. Concerts for a Cause is hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick to highlight the important work of local non-profits. Two-thirds […]
Cover Story: Downeast Meets Far East
FREEPORT — Chris Toy could redefine what it means to be a modern-day renaissance man. Born of Chinese descent but raised in New England, Toy, 64, thrives on the challenge of combining authentic culinary flavors with locally-sourced ingredients to encourage education through sensory exploration. His international travels are inspired by the local and regional culinary […]
Sande’s Picks: Upcoming events in the world of Midcoast dining
There is real passion in the kitchen of the Brunswick Hotel & Tavern. Chef Christian Bassett and his enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff regularly experiment with new raw foods, preparation and presentation techniques. At a recent luncheon for a small group, Bassett presented a variety of hors d’oeuvres and appetizers on platters rather than a plated […]
Over Easy: File This Under Memorable New Year’s Eve Dates
The past year was a good one for loudmouths, but a bad year for shy people. And speaking of shy people, I don’t know what it was like where you grew up, but at my high school, many years ago, New Year’s Eve was a big deal. Planning for it began the day after Labor […]
Cooking at the Cove: Pasta Night with Cream Puffs
Now that we’ve all known each other for a while, I feel it is time to share our family’s special weeknight pasta dish. This favorite is a melding of two recipes; partly from wonderful Brunswick friends and partly from my daughter, Rachel, who served yummy onion-red pepper pasta to me when she lived in her […]
This Week’s Briefs – Jan. 10
New oil and acrylic painting classes beginning soon BATH — Artist Sarah Greenier will be teaching an 8-week painting workshop on Tuesday mornings, starting Jan. 15. The sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Lessons, which include techniques for painting in oil or acrylic mediums, are designed for both beginning and intermediate students. […]
Coastal History: The History of Bath City Hall
Public buildings are expensive, and Bath found itself with two major projects in 1928. The Bath town hall was an old brick building on Center Street which had long been outgrown. The city had been putting off a new building for financial reasons, but a nice gift pressured the city to act. At the top […]
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