Writer Jane Brox discusses the nature of ‘Silence’

Her newest book explores monasteries and penitentiaries as a way to examine the history of quiet.

Brunswick region has busy summer schedule of fairs, festivals, farmers markets

Brunswick and Bath are ready to feed your passions this summer that will have streets bustling with activity.

Brunswick festival loses a sponsor in controversy over domestic violence charge

Some participants in Brunswick's ‘Taste of Summer’ event objected to the involvement of Waterfront Concerts, whose owner had faced a domestic violence charge.

Three breweries pull out of Brunswick festival, citing sponsor’s domestic violence charge

Flight Deck, Black Pug and Moderation breweries withdraw from the 'Taste of Summer' because of the involvement of controversial concert promoter Alex Gray.

Brothers from southern Maine survive plunge into Aroostook County lake

Their canoe was swamped in bad weather and neither was wearing a life preserver, but both eventually made it to shore.

Coastal Enterprises creates aquaculture loan program

Sea Farm Loans are intended to help finance shellfish or sea vegetable farmers who may not be able to get loans from other lenders.

Brunswick voters to decide on $40.1 million school budget

If passed on June 11, the education budget will increase 5.3 percent from the current year.

As Maine food insecurity grows, one Brunswick farmers’ market is stepping up

‘Wear Orange’ march for gun reform returning to Brunswick

The walk, sponsored by Moms Demand Action, starts at 10 a.m. June 8 on Maine Street.

Maine Voices: Working together to fight climate change, Mainers can make a difference

It's time to mobilize for the common good, like our forebears did on the homefront during WWII and the Patriots do today.