A supreme height of irony this Christmas season is that some who are celebrating the birth of a poor, unhoused, Middle Eastern refugee (i.e. Jesus) are nearly foaming at the mouth calling for the deportation of our immigrant neighbors. And of course, the irony gets even thicker when we consider that the soapbox upon which […]
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Brunswick Landing leaders respond to clean water petition over PFAS spill
The petition called on the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority to take action on the compromised safety of private wells following a disastrous toxic foam spill in August.
Foam spill raises concern about Maine firefighters’ long-term PFAS exposures
The recent firefighting foam spill in Brunswick points to a much larger problem Maine has ignored.
Cleanup of toxic foam spill has cost Brunswick’s airport $774,000 so far
The airport authority on the hook for a disastrous firefighting foam spill responded to the Environmental Protection Agency request for information, revealing previously unknown details about the hangar and the hefty cost of environmental cleanup.
Brunswick Landing authority fixes hangar code violations
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has completed the requirements outlined in a September fire code violation, though it still has more repairs to make.
Richmond artist completes mural for Brunswick library
Olga Pastuchiv, a Richmond-based author, painter and illustrator, recently completed a nine-panel mural in the Children’s Area at Curtis Memorial Library featuring marine life found off the shores of Brunswick and Harpswell. The mural was commissioned by the family of the late Susan S. Dattilo, a Chicago-area woman who worked in and loved libraries, and […]
Hobbit-themed Brunswick restaurant offers sneak peek
The countdown for the Tolkien-themed restaurant is finally here, and the owners are giving prospective customers a peek at what to expect.
Fishermen’s Association turns to art to stabilize Midcoast groundfish markets
Brunswick creator Abigail Putnam proves art can do more than celebrate marine life. It can raise awareness of unfamiliar fish species, reaching new audiences in eye-catching ways.
Pet of the Week: Billy
Visit Midcoast Humane to see Billy, who is available for foster-to-adopt.
Region 10 students make holidays brighter for long-term health care residents
Students from Region 10 Technical High School’s certified nursing assistant program have made over 600 holiday cards to deliver to residents of long-term care facilities in Brunswick and Freeport. This week, 28 CNA students will present the cards to residents at Horizons Living and Rehabilitation Center, Midcoast Senior Health Center, Hawthorne House, Coastal Shores and […]