ArtVan opened its annual art show at Dutchman’s in Brunswick on Monday, with art sales benefiting its work bringing art therapy to communities.
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Brunswick’s ‘Bottleman’ the focus of new documentary
Tom Morrison, known as “Tom the Bottleman” in Brunswick, is featured in a new documentary by a local filmmaker.
When civil rights legends made a statement in Brunswick
In early May 1964, while the spread of communism dominated politics in the United States, the Civil Rights Movement was nearing a major goal in America, and two famed civil rights leaders came to Brunswick to drum up support for passage of the pending legislation. The bill sought to grant civil rights to all Americans, […]
Registration open for Miles for Mills at Brunswick Landing
The 14th annual Miles for Mills Memorial Day Weekend Race is open to registrants and will take place from 8-11 a.m. on May 25 at Brunswick Landing. This event is hosted by the Mount Vernon–based Travis Mills Foundation and presented by New Balance Foundation. The cost is $35 per person for the 5K Walk/Run and […]
Rotary Club of Brunswick honors founder of Oasis Free Clinics
The Rotary Club of Brunswick honored Oasis Free Clinics founder Dr. Peter McGuire on April 25 with its highest recognition, the Paul Harris Fellow. Presented to a Rotarian or a member of the community who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, the Paul Harris Fellow Program was established by Rotary International in 1957 […]
Run for Independence benefits Brunswick nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities
Brunswick’s Independence Association and Spindleworks will host their 13th annual Run for Independence on Saturday, May 10. This event is for everyone — seasoned runners, casual walkers or spectators coming to cheer. All proceeds go directly to supporting Independence Association and Spindleworks, which is an art program run by Independence Association. Independence Association is a […]
Midcoast Senior College kicks off Summer Wisdom program
Midcoast Senior College’s Summer Wisdom 2025 program kicks off this week with “Everything is Better with Chocolate – Tom Wilbur” and continues with four more presentations over the next month. Tom Wilbur, a master candy maker, will share the history and passion behind starting and operating a popular local business on Tuesday, May 6. “Caregiving […]
Brunswick to Augusta rail trail nears vote, but questions remain
The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
Celebrating the workforce and other May happenings
There are a ton of events happening in May in the Bath-Brunswick-Topsham region. Next week, I will be assembling a shorter, more bulleted list of all the things happening so you can mark your calendars. However, there are three events I want to take a bit more time for this week, presented in reverse chronological […]
With contract inked, Brunswick-Rockland rail operator preparing for trains
Maine Switching Services, which will operate as the Cumberland and Knox Railroad, aims to begin carrying freight shipments by the end of May.