Ecomaine recently announced the launch of its Upcycle Challenge for 2024, targeted at students from grades 1-6 and 7-12 with the opportunity to win a $250 award in their respective age groups. The Upcycle Challenge invites students from ecomaine’s member communities — including Freeport, Brunswick and Woolwich — to transform discarded items into fresh, functional […]
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Brunswick resident honored with special legislative sentiment
Longtime Brunswick resident Claude Bonang was warmly welcomed to the Maine state Senate Chamber Tuesday morning and presented with a special legislative sentiment by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mattie Daughtry, District 24. A legislative sentiment acknowledges and recognizes academic, athletic, civic, professional or service-related accomplishments. Bonang is an author, musician and retired teacher who taught […]
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Brunswick development to offer $325,000 houses, affordable apartments
The developer GreenMars is planning to build 21 houses and an 18-unit apartment building near downtown Brunswick that will be income-limited.
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People Plus to host discussion on changes in health care
Dr. Christopher Bowe, president of Mid Coast-Parkview Health, will talk about local health care in a presentation at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 at People Plus in Brunswick. He will discuss the changing health care landscape and how communities can work together to be their healthiest. The event is free and open to the public. […]
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Brunswick lawmaker’s bill to expand birth control coverage advances in Legislature
Democrat Rep. Poppy Arford’s bill would require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover over-the-counter contraceptives.
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Prosecutors deny claims by former Brunswick councilor charged in child porn case
Christopher Watkinson said the case was ‘proceeding toward dismissal’ until a new district attorney won a primary election.
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 19-26
Bath Mon. 1/22 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory City Hall Tue. 1/23 5 p.m. Economic Development City Hall Wed. 1/24 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Fri. 1/19 6:30 p.m. Marine Resources Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/23 3 p.m. Davis Fund Committee Town Hall Tue. 1/23 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. […]
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Former Brunswick town councilor accused of child porn possession reaches plea deal, could avoid jail
Christopher Watkinson was accused of possessing sexual images of a girl under the age of 12.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Giving voice: ‘Hello’ from the new Oasis Free Clinics board president
I don’t believe in accidents. In my more than 30 years of teaching and advising college students on their career paths, my advice has been simplified to, “Ask yourself questions, find answers through experience. Say ‘yes’ to opportunities that are exciting and interesting and ‘no’ to those that are not.” It was following this advice […]
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Brunswick native named Patriots Difference Maker of the Week for work with Special Olympics Maine
Charlie Austin, of Brunswick, was selected as a 2023 Patriots Difference Maker of the Week for his commitment to Special Olympics Maine. As part of this recognition, the Kraft family, the New England Patriots Foundation and Gillette will make a $5,000 donation to support the nonprofit. Throughout the 2023 season, the Kraft family, the New […]