BRUNSWICK — The town has tested water at six residences in Bay Bridge Estates, and plans to do more after a newly uncovered third well, which is pending state approval, goes into service at the mobile home park. At the Feb. 5 Brunswick Town Council meeting, Town Manager John Eldridge said the town will also be […]
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'Wheels Up' campaign hopes to take Brunswick museum to new heights
BRUNSWICK — In the midst of Brunswick Landing, where a business campus and airport have turned the former U.S. Navy base into a bustling hub of activity, sits a retro remnant of its past. The former base chapel, a nearly 14,000-square-foot building looks nondescript from outside. But inside it is being transformed into the new and […]
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Brunswick approves development deal that preserves 22-acre tract
The land will be preserved in exchange for higher density development and will be open for public access.
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Brunswick bids for quiet zone, begins property tax discussion
BRUNSWICK — The town has notified rail officials of its intent to establish a second quiet zone to reduce train noise. The Town Council on Feb. 5 also discussed a target tax rate increase, as discussion began on fiscal 2019 budget, and an ordinance amendment that would allow food vendors to leave their equipment on the Town Mall […]
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Topsham to draft rules banning river access near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on Feb. 15 will to review draft ordinance language prohibiting activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. Across the river, the Brunswick Town Council plans to discuss the matter March 5. Brookfield Renewable, owner of the Brunswick Hydroelectric Facility on the Androscoggin, has asked […]
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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access
PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone, also known by its Narcan tradename, but cannot write them. Rule 40 would allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe naloxone directly to people 21 years and older. The pharmacists must complete two hours […]
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Maine’s technical high schools prepare students for work, lifelong learning
PORTLAND — Based on the premise that the best way to learn is by doing, directors of area technical high schools say they focus on preparing students to be career-ready in a variety of high-skill, high-demand fields. While the majority of high school students still take a traditional path that often includes a four-year college degree, […]
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Greater Portland has few winners, many losers in school funding forecast
AUGUSTA — While some greater Portland school districts can expect significant increases in state dollars, most others are likely to receive a lot less education aid in fiscal year 2019. Last week, the Maine Department of Education released its annual state funding plan for districts across the state, based on an overall $1.1 billion education budget […]
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Two Maine credit unions seek merger
York County Federal Credit Union of Sanford and Atlantic Federal Credit Union of Brunswick have decided to pursue a merger of equals.
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Brunswick Police Beat: Feb. 2
Arrests 1/26 at 9:30 a.m. Justin R. Cardelli, 37, of Sebago Road in Hiram, was arrested on Harpswell Road by Detective William Moir on an outstanding warrant from another agency and a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 1/26 at 11:19 p.m. David R. Wilson, 23, of Harpswell Neck Road in Harpswell, was arrested […]