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Brunswick’s public bus system to get new route and makeover next month

by C. Thacher Carter November 21, 2021November 23, 2021

Town officials say that the new 27-stop route will provide greater access and reliability for riders throughout Brunswick.

Gov. Mills commends Bath-area students during record vaccine clinic

by Kathleen O'Brien November 21, 2021November 23, 2021

About 110 Bath-area students ages 5-11 got vaccinated through the clinic, making it the most well-attended COVID-19 vaccine clinics in a school, according Regional School Unit 1 Assistant Superintendent Katie Joseph.

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Cooking at the Cove: Thankful for family’s favorite pies

by Karen Schneider November 19, 2021November 16, 2021

In a departure from my usual schtick, this column is all about pies, thanks to a suggestion from one of my readers. It wasn’t difficult to decide which pies to include, either. There are others in the repertoire that appear from time to time, but these are the three standards. Each of these pies has […]

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Market Basket grocery store may be coming to Topsham

by The Times Record November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

The store would be the third Market Basket in Maine, following locations in Biddeford and Westbrook.

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‘Native people are scared’: Invasive beetle found in Cumberland County threatens Wabanaki culture

by Rachel Vitello November 16, 2021November 17, 2021

The Wabanakis revere the brown ash tree, which is a target of the destructive emerald ash borer, and use the trees in their traditional basket making.

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‘I’m grateful to be back:’ Brunswick High theater program to take the stage after pandemic pause

by C. Thacher Carter November 15, 2021November 17, 2021

Brunswick High School’s opening performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher” is set to debut at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18.

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Cooking at the Cove: Let’s be elegant

by Karen Schneider November 12, 2021November 24, 2021

For the first time in quite a while, I invited a few friends over for Sunday dinner. It was a fine fall day and I wanted to prepare a special meal, yet keep it simple. This time of year has so much abundance – I especially like to incorporate pears, cranberries and leeks into my […]