Pejepscot History Center is hosting a presentation into the history of nearby Malaga Island and the role PHC staff played two decades ago in highlighting the injustices endured by its inhabitants. The event is from 6-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 29 at NOMAD, 14 Maine St., Brunswick. A half-hour reception with cash bar precedes the presentation, […]
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Brunswick to hold public hearing on proposed armored police vehicle purchase
Brunswick police say the BearCat vehicle would be an important asset for the town and region; some officials and residents argue it’s too expensive and not necessary.
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Jud Caswell to perform concert for local charities
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jud Caswell will perform at the Brunswick UU Church for the Concerts for a Cause series on Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. to raise money for Midcoast New Mainers Group and Oasis Free Clinics. This concert will be a “Morning Cordial Retrospective,” celebrating the pressing of Caswell’s fifth CD, “Keep Walking, Morning Cordial […]
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Brunswick school board wants public input on budget plan
The initial Brunswick School Department budget plan calls for the elimination of a special education program and 10.5 full-time equivalent staff positions.
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Brunswick businesses eligible for new energy efficiency loans
Brunswick officials approved an agreement with Efficiency Maine to offer businesses more cost-effective energy efficiency loans.
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Brunswick librarian named to sustainability organization’s board
Adult Services Librarian Hazel Onsrud of Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick has been appointed to the Sustainable Libraries Initiative Advisory Board. This month, Curtis Memorial Library became the first library outside of New York to be certified by SLI. Onsrud’s work in creating the Library of Things (currently over 450 items), the Growing Literacy program […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 16-23
Bath Tue. 2/20 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Parks/Rec Wed. 2/21 2 p.m. Community Development City Hall Wed. 2/21 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Wed. 2/21 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Brunswick Tue. 2/20 3:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/20 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom, Town Hall […]
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Brunswick lawmaker proposes property tax relief bill
Rep. Dan Ankeles said his bill aims to help commercial fishermen and mobile home owners.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Letter: Our kids are funding the Pentagon budget
We have all heard of paying it forward – you are at Dunkin Donuts and a nice guy behind you pays for your coffee. Sadly, we are now borrowing it forward. We need to thank all the children in Maine who are funding our military budget. It would not be so bad if they were […]