Councilors ultimately decided that the benefits of using the money to fund services or offset future losses outweighed the approximate $12 cost savings the average taxpayer would have seen.
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Outdoor classrooms taking shape
The district is partnering with local organizations like Teens to Trails and the New England Mountain Bike Association to help plan, clear, construct and implement open air classrooms and gathering spaces in an attempt to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Congolese community group distributes baby supplies in Portland
It and a Jewish organization hand out much-needed diapers in the latest effort to help immigrant families weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Midcoast Meetings: Sept. 11-18
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 9/15 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 9/14 6 p.m. Transit Study Tues. 9/15 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Wed. 9/16 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 9/16 6:15 p.m. Appointments Committee Wed. 9/16 7 p.m. Recreation […]
Maine Bicentennial: Brunswick
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Letter: Poppy would serve Brunswick well in Augusta
Of the candidates for Maine House District 49, I think Poppy Arford is the best qualified. My reasons are three: First, Poppy has served on Brunswick’s Town Council and has a good understanding of our local needs and our contributions to the state of Maine. Second, Poppy has served in Augusta as a legislative committee […]
Brunswick’s assistant manager likely to see domestic violence criminal case dismissed
Arrested and charged with domestic violence assault in June, Ryan Leighton has agreed to follow conditions laid out by prosecutors in exchange for having the case against him dropped next year.
Frosty’s in Brunswick to reopen Friday for first time since March pandemic closure
If all goes well, the Augusta and Bath locations may follow suit as soon as next week.
Bowdoin College reports second case of COVID-19
In the past week, Bowdoin conducted 2,142 student tests and 2,034 staff and faculty tests, resulting in positive tests for two students.
Collins highlights ‘Maine success story’
STARC Systems typically manufactures “temporary modular wall containment systems” for hospital renovations, keeping construction dust, debris and pathogens sealed off from patients, but Collins said their products have the potential to be useful on a national scale in the event of an emergency.