Summer is nearly upon us and two local organizations are partnering to celebrate the release of two guides designed to connect Brunswick residents and businesses in celebration of the town and its working waterfronts. The Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber and Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) will host a release party for their “Scuttlebutt” and “Eat, Play, […]
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Folk icon takes the stage in last Concerts for a Cause of the season
Singer-songwriter John Gorka will be the last performer for the 2023-2024 season of Concerts for a Cause at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and benefits Midcoast New Mainers and Oasis Free Clinics. Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition, known for his stunningly soulful baritone […]
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The Wrap: Farmers to return to Monument Square; hobbit-core restaurant planned for Brunswick
Also, Magissa ready to open, Off Track Pizza launches; a new breakfast and lunch spot in Saco; and more local food news.
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People and Business: May 22
Hires, promotions, appointments Hospice of Southern Maine added Cecilia Caldwell, Susan Hall Dreher and Kimberly Giamportone to its Board of Directors. Caldwell is a physician formerly practicing obstetrics and gynecology. Dreher has 42 years of experience in human services administration, education, health care and social services. Caldwell is a physician formerly practicing obstetrics and gynecology. […]
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Calls to back cease-fire in Gaza prompt tense meeting in Brunswick
Council Chairperson Abby King declined to consider the resolution for a cease-fire, a proposal brought by local advocates, prompting heated debate at the meeting.
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Brunswick librarian’s resource-sharing efforts recognized with Movers & Shakers award
Library Journal announced on May 1 recipients of the 2024 Movers & Shakers awards — a cohort of advocates, community builders, change agents, innovators, educators and ban battlers from all corners of the field. Hazel Onsrud, adult services librarian at Curtis Memorial Library, was selected as a 2024 Mover & Shaker in the educators category. […]
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Brunswick adopts $97.5 million budget; residents will vote on school budget in June
The Town Council unanimously adopted its next fiscal year budget on Thursday, setting in motion a school budget vote in June and the beginnings of a town-wide property reassessment process.
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Pet Prattle: It’s not always a good day at the animal shelter
My husband asked me how my day was when I got home from work last night. Without giving it any thought, I responded, “Fine.” He asked, “What did you do?”, and I again answered, without thinking about it, and said, “The usual.” I carried on making dinner and listening to him tell me about his […]
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Brunswick’s Hidden History Tour returns
Last occurring in 2022, Pejepscot History Center’s Hidden History Tour returns with a dozen new sites on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not readily available to the public, these historical surprises in Brunswick and Harpswell, include civic experiences, residential architecture, famous names and weird treasures. The tour is family friendly and […]