Cumberland County patrol captain selected as next Brunswick police chief

Scott Stewart has 30 years of law enforcement experience. He will replace Chief Richard Rizzo, who is retiring at the end of June.

Public hearing on Brunswick budgets Monday

Faced with a reduction of nearly $800,000 in anticipated revenue and after making over $1 million in cuts,  town officials are proposing a “flat” municipal budget that keeps the tax impact at 0%.

Brunswick business owners plan to use downtown sidewalks for outdoor dining, nix plan to block parking

According to Debora King, executive director of the Brunswick Downtown Association, it was “loud and clear” from business owners that while they were interested in using the extra space available on Brunswick’s sidewalks, they were not interested in blocking any parking spaces to do so. 

Memorial Rock moved front and center outside Brunswick High School

The rock has been a fixture in Brunswick for decades and honors Brunswick High School alumni who “made the ultimate sacrifice for their country." There are two plaques, one honoring those who died in World War II, and the other honoring those who died in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

The Universal Notebook: Conspiracies ‘R’ US

Mainewhile: Think of masks as pants for your face

Brunswick presents flat municipal budget, but savings are not without costs

The town and school budgets are expected to carry a 0% tax increase, residents will still face a 3.4% tax increase with the Kate Furbish Elementary School debt service and the county tax.

Brunswick Police Beat: May 18-25

Midcoast Meetings: May 29-June 5

Editor's note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.

Commentary: How you can help Maine businesses recover

Eat out a little more often. Buy gift cards. And if you visit a local business, take the proper precautions so others will feel safe there.