Brunswick Mon. 1/29 3 p.m. NIMS Training Central Fire Station Mon. 1/29 6:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/30 2 p.m. Mare Brook Steering Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/31 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/31 4 p.m. Town Manager Recruitment Zoom, Town Hall Harpswell Tue. 1/30 5 p.m. […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Exploring waterfalls on the unique Cathance River Trails
Well-known in paddling circles for its Class III–V creeking, the Cathance River in Topsham is one of the more popular and challenging whitewater rivers in Maine. The Cathance River Trails provide a stimulating hiking alternative. The Cathance River Trails are located in the Cathance River Nature Preserve and Head of Tide Park. Developed and managed […]
Sagadahoc County Republicans to hold caucus in Topsham
The Sagadahoc County Republicans group is hosting a county caucus on Feb. 3 as an opportunity for all registered Republicans in the county to elect party officers and delegates. The caucus will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 3 at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham. This is a private event for registered […]
Mid-Coast Retired Educators Association awards classroom grants
The Midcoast Retired Educators Association recently announced its 2023-24 classroom grant recipients: EB Baldwin from Morse High School, Lauren Watkinson from Mt. Ararat Middle School, and Sandy Bickford and Lisa Rioux from Mt. Ararat Middle School. Each year, K-12 teachers in MSAD 75, Brunswick, and RSU 1 are invited to submit proposals for a $300 […]
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. […]
Letter: SAD 75 transgender policy doesn’t help our students
With the adoption of their new transgender policy ACAAA, SAD 75 has willingly entered a dangerous realm. The policy claims to provide a safe learning environment for the transgender student population. However, it fails to acknowledge the blatant disregard for the welfare, safety and comfort of the remaining student body and staff, while simultaneously curtailing […]
Latest legal challenge to new Brunswick-Topsham bridge fails
Historic preservation groups have been trying to save the 92-year-old Frank J. Wood Bridge, which is scheduled for demolition.
Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 12-19
Bath Tue. 1/16 1 p.m. Finance Committee City Hall Wed. 1/17 2 p.m. Community Development City Hall Wed. 1/17 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Wed. 1/17 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Brunswick Tue. 1/16 4:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/16 5 p.m. Town Commons Zoom, Town Hall […]
Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 5-12
Bath Tue. 1/9 6 p.m. Community Forestry Parks/Rec Brunswick Tue. 1/9 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory People Plus Tue. 1/9 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/10 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/10 4 p.m. Town Manager Recruitment Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/10 6 p.m. Appointments Committee Town Hall […]
Guest column: Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s year in review
With every new year comes an opportunity to both reflect on where we have been and look to the future. For Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT), the theme of 2023, as conveyed in our annual report, was ‘branching out’ as we expanded our educational work by merging with Cathance River Education Alliance (CREA). Our board, staff […]