Pejepscot History Center will present Vienna-based Daniel Adam Maltz performing on a 1792 Viennese fortepiano — the early piano as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven knew it — at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. The program will be held inside the Victorian double parlor of the historic […]
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Portland is reassessing all property – again – to stay on top of rising values
The City Council recommended in 2021 that Portland do a reassessment every 5 years because of the rapidly changing housing market. While taxes jumped for many back then, Portland’s assessor says the impact isn’t expected to be as drastic this time.
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Best way to clean up PFAS? Don’t spill it in the first place.
Given the persistent and, at times, “invisible” nature of PFAS-containing materials, Maine scientists say that eradicating the “forever chemical” is complex.
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Brunswick leaders continue push for fire system shutdown at MRRA board meeting
One month after 51,000 gallons of toxic firefighting foam spilled at Brunswick Executive Airport, the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Board met for the first time since the incident to deliberate actions demanded by residents, town and legislative leaders. After Friday’s two-hour meeting — including just over an hour of public comments, where residents slammed MRRA […]
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Stories from Maine: The rise and fall of Brunswick’s bell
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1961, a 77-year era came to an end when a wrecking ball razed the old town hall on Maine Street in Brunswick. This historic town hasn’t been quite the same since. In 1883, a decision was made to build a new town house, and 15 months later, the construction of the […]
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Guest column: Brunswick AFFF spill perspective in an election year
I wish to offer my perspective regarding the recent political fallout and grandstanding from the AFFF accidental discharge at Maine Regional Redevelopment Authority Hangar 4. It’s discouraging to hear Sen. Mattie Daughtry asking for the resignation of Kristine Logan, MRRA director, as a result of the spill. Daughtry mentions a lack of transparency as one […]
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Giving Voice: Journey of supporting housing through eyes of case manager
At Tedford Housing, the journey from homelessness to home is both deeply personal and profoundly collective. While many know us for our emergency shelter services, our commitment to creating lasting change is also fulfilled through our Permanent Supportive Housing program. The tenants living in Tedford’s 37 supportive housing units across six buildings have previously experienced […]
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Intertidal: A ‘bird party’ hints at what’s below the surface
“It’s a bird party,” my daughter called from the deck one morning. Indeed, there were birds everywhere, swooping down onto the water and squawking up a storm — not just cormorants, but gulls and terns as well. There was slapping all across the surface of the water and it wasn’t just from the birds. On […]
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Toxic foam risks persist at other ‘deficient’ Brunswick airport hangars
Inspection reports from 14 months ago show unaddressed deficiencies in 2 sprinkler systems that still use aqueous film-forming foam that contains forever chemicals.
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Student on bike struck while crossing street in Brunswick
The student, who remains unnamed, sustained minor injuries in a crash Wednesday morning after they were hit while crossing Columbia Avenue. Brunswick Fire and Rescue evaluated the student cyclist at the scene and released them to a parent.