Located on Mere Point Road, not far from the center of town, stands a cemetery where the names of many of its inhabitants may seem familiar. An open area of land, between the headstones and the road, was the location of the original First Parish Meeting House. This Old West Meeting House was used for […]
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Inspection revelations prompt calls for Brunswick Landing chief to step down
State and municipal leaders are calling for changes after learning that Executive Director Kristine Logan failed to disclose a 2023 inspection report showing deficiencies in the fire suppression system that malfunctioned Aug. 19, spewing 50,000 gallons of toxic foam.
Inspectors warned of ‘tremendous’ potential for accidental foam discharge at Brunswick airport
But repairs weren’t made to the site’s aging system, which went on to malfunction and discharge 51,000 gallons of toxic chemical foam in August.
Superintendent’s Notebook: Brunswick schools return with stronger security, new staff
After a quiet summer, the halls of our schools are again bustling with activity. The start of a school year is always an exciting time as students reconnect with friends, meet new teachers and begin the next step in their educational journey. While the students were enjoying their summer vacation, the Brunswick School Department used […]
Brunswick’s Reverie Coffee expanding to Bath
Bath coffee lovers will have a new option, as Brunswick’s Reverie Coffee House expands less than a year after opening its doors.
Brunswick church to host range of genres for annual charity concert series
Running from September 2024 to June 2025, UUCB will host a variety of musicians to continue its tradition of bringing music performances to Brunswick while raising thousands of dollars for local organizations.
Brunswick properties selected for well testing; surface water samples show increased PFAS
The Maine DEP will be going door to door this week to test wells at homes following a massive firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport.
Nonpartisan election primer planned in Brunswick
The Brunswick Area Interfaith Council will host a panel of local election officials and experts to educate the community about the electoral system. The nonpartisan, nonreligious event, titled “Election Primer 101,” is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Pilgrim House, 9 Cleaveland St. in Brunswick, and is open to all Brunswick-area residents. “We will […]
Trout Unlimited to host presentation on restoring sea-run trout
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting a presentation titled “Restoring Sea-Run Trout in Maine Rivers” at its monthly meeting. Members and nonmembers can attend Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Joshua’s Restaurant, 123 Maine St., Brunswick. Trout that migrate to the ocean and return to fresh water are a highly valued resource for Maine […]
Pet Prattle: When the pets we love don’t get adopted
All kinds of pets come through animal shelters. Young, old, large, small and everywhere in between. We see purebred pets, mixed breeds and Heinz 57 types where you couldn’t sort out their lineage without running a DNA profile. We get pets who run the behavior gamut from highly social to independent to genuinely feral. There […]