Foam has been building up in ponds and billowing through the air near Brunswick Landing since 1,600 gallons of fire-suppressing chemical was accidentally released Monday.
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‘Our worst nightmare’: Brunswick officials grapple with hazardous chemical spill
Brunswick Fire Chief Ken Brillant says that the cleanup of a firefighting foam spill is in motion, while council members, civilian groups and residents alike express concerns about contamination.
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Maine Highland Games draws in big crowds for its 45th anniversary
Hundreds of people turned out for the 45th annual Maine Highland Games presented by the Saint Andrews Society of Maine at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick.
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Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport
Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
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Fire retardant spilled at Brunswick Landing
Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority announced that a spill occurred Monday morning in Hangar 4, bringing attention to ongoing chemical contamination prevention efforts at the former airbase.
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Brunswick 7-Eleven closes its doors on Maine Street
The last day of business at the Big Gulp chain was Wednesday, Aug. 14, where several items were on sale for just $1.
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Photos: Brunswick ukulele club continues to grow
The People Plus ukulele club launched early July and now meets once a month at the center, offering the chance for seniors to gather, socialize and indulge in a musical skill.
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Maine Highland Games march back to Brunswick on Saturday
This Saturday is looking to be a braw day for the Maine Highland Games, now in its 45th year.
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Maine Street tree removal sparks outcry amid Brunswick sidewalk overhaul
Crews removed a mature tree along Maine Street in Brunswick on Tuesday, sparking an outcry against tree-chopping in the midst of the town’s sidewalk project. Now some residents are wondering what can be done to preserve what’s left.
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Brunswick’s Rep. Arford selected for 2024 Leadership Academy
Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, has been selected to participate in the national Council of State Governments 2024 Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy from Aug. 25-29 in Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government, the ELA brings together 30 state […]