Bath Savings Bank has donated $2,500 to help the Independence Association in replacing old windows at its Brunswick group home for people with intellectual disabilities. The donation will be used as part of an improvement plan for the Spring Street group home, which serves people in the Brunswick area. The nonprofit has provided employment opportunities, […]
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Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Brunswick and Harpswell
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics for ages 5 and older will be held at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, and Monday, Oct. 30, by appointment. Call 373-2350 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be available Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Nov. 4 from […]
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Brunswick-Topsham farmers market named best in Maine a second time
The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s Farmers’ Market, established in 1999, is one of the largest summer farmers markets in the state.
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Small Business Administration offers community office hours
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering free and confidential community office hours the first Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street Bath office at 15 Commercial St. They will offer assistance and advice for entrepreneurs and business owners. The session will be hosted by William Card, who […]
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Soggy Dog Designs’ Trick-or-Treat Tromp
Soggy Dog Designs will host a Trick-or-Treat Tromp in Bath on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. Participants will meet at Library Park for activities like face painting, carnival games, music and photos. At 4 p.m., trick-or-treating will begin from the park along Front Street with local businesses. The event is free, but donations will […]
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Halloween fun for the whole family in Bath and Brunswick
Take part in costume parades at the Patten Free Library Friday, Oct. 27, and on the Brunswick Mall Tuesday, Oct. 31.
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People and Business: Oct. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Tom Fogarty was appointed the director of advancement for the Salvation Army Northern New England Division. He previously served as the community engagement officer at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. Michelle Allen joined MEMIC as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She is a certified employee benefits specialist and compensation […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Comedy Friday 10/27 Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 8 p.m., Empire, 575 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $25 at door. empireliveme.com Wednesday 11/1 Recreational Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Core Cannabis Museum, 555 Congress St., Portland. Free. corecannabis.org Thursday 11/2 Judge John Hodgman, Van Freaks Roadshow: Live podcast, 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $25 advance, $30 […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Books/Authors Saturday 10/28 Walter W. Bannon book signing: “Digger Diver Dreamer,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., M.A. Storck, 32 Main St., Freeport. Jeremy Nobel author talk: “Project Unlonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” 4 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com Sunday 10/29 Rebecca Goodale, Carrie Scanga author/artist talk: “Back Then And Now,” […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Bath Wed. 11/1 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 11/1 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Thu. 11/2 8 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Wed. 11/1 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/1 5 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 11/2 6:30 p.m. Capital Improvement Workshop Zoom, Town […]