STARC Systems typically manufactures “temporary modular wall containment systems” for hospital renovations, keeping construction dust, debris and pathogens sealed off from patients, but Collins said their products have the potential to be useful on a national scale in the event of an emergency.
Hannah LaClaire
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Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering Maine’s housing crisis, real estate and development, entrepreneurship, the state's cannabis industry and a little bit of everything else. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
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Glass won’t be recyclable in Brunswick in two weeks
Town officials estimate that taking glass out of the recycling stream will save roughly $7,000 in processing costs between now and June 30, 2021.
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Bowdoin College reports first coronavirus case just days before start of classes
The out-of-state student received the positive result on the way to campus and was placed in isolation immediately upon arrival, according to college officials. The student did not interact with any Bowdoin College or Brunswick community members before starting quarantine.
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Marine Corps conducting helicopter training in Brunswick next week
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, or the “Hammerheads,” will touch down in Brunswick on Friday and train in the area next week, according to Capt. Lee Henderson. The four CH-53Es, which are the largest helicopters in the United States Military’s arsenal, Henderson said, will depart from Maine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville North […]
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36-home development planned for Brunswick Landing, but some residents worry about impact
The development could bring some much needed ‘affordable’ and workforce housing to the area, but some residents fear it will bring too much traffic and mean the destruction of a well-loved strip of woods.
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Police: Fox that attacked Brunswick man last week was rabid
This is the second confirmed and third suspected case of rabies this year, all within the past two months, according to the Maine CDC.
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Despite ‘sleepless nights’ and ‘no good choices,’ Brunswick school officials approve hybrid reopening
School will start Sept. 14, with the first two weeks devoted to a “soft opening” of small group meetings with teachers to discuss procedures and what the fall will look like for students attending school both in person and remotely.
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Brunswick man attacked by fox
The fox, presumed to be rabid, also attacked the animal control officer. This is the third known fox attack in Brunswick this summer, according to police.
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Brunswick council considering changes to marijuana rules because current standards make retail impossible
As written, the conditional use ordinances effectively prohibit any retail marijuana in town, even in the places it’s supposed to be allowed.
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Brunswick officials present second reopening plan
The new plan allows upperclassmen on campus but also carries increased risks for teachers.