“It’s very inspirational when you see young kids investing time and energy and passion into bettering their own communities,” said Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program Deputy Director Hannah Chatalbash.
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Midcoast Humane fundraising for new Brunswick animal shelter
Midcoast Humane is launching a $6 million capital campaign to fund the renovation of a new facility to replace the one at Range Road in Brunswick. “The pets in our care deserve an up-to-date, humane, safe facility designed to meet their needs,” Midcoast Humane Executive Director Jess Townsend stated in a press release. “We have […]
Miles for Mills 5K to be held in person in Brunswick
After being virtual for two years, The Travis Mills Foundation’s Miles for Mills Memorial Day 5K, is scheduled to be held in person starting at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 29, at a new location, Brunswick Landing on Admiral Fitch Avenue. A virtual component will also be offered, according to a news release from the foundation. […]
Brunswick-based battalion receives national supply award
BRUNSWICK — Brig. Gen. Dean Preston, Maine’s land component commander, presented the Army Chief of Staff’s Supply Excellence Award (SEA) on Jan. 9 to Chief Warrant Officer 2 Peter Houghton of Greene, Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Trepanier of Sanford and Staff Sgt. Patrick Purcell of Manchester, all members of the133rd Engineer Battalion at the Brunswick […]
Brunswick upgrades center to better serve local immigrant community
There are about 100 New Mainers in Brunswick, primarily from Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and more from Afghanistan may be arriving soon.
Minimal damage reported following fire at Amtrak layover facility in Brunswick
No injuries and minimal damage were reported after a duct fire at Amtrak’s layover station in Brunswick early Friday morning. According to Brunswick Fire Department Deputy Chief James Millson, crews arrived at the Turner Street facility at approximately 3 a.m. after Amtrak staff reported seeing flames and smoke coming from an exhaust system near the […]
Brunswick police investigate death off Mill Street
Brunswick Police Chief Scott Stewart said that as of Sunday afternoon the death was not considered suspicious.
Brunswick hospital sees decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations following statewide trend
Early results from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s wastewater testing initiative and recently reported COVID-19 cases within the Brunswick School Department also indicate a decline of the virus in the community.
Brunswick schools to launch anonymous crisis reporting tool, hire hazing prevention group
The initiatives are designed to improve wellbeing within the school community and prevent further incidents of misconduct.
Brunswick could move polling from junior high to rec center
The Brunswick Town Council could move the town’s voting location from the junior high school to the recreation center. On Monday, the council voted 6-3 to formally request the school board’s position on the issue. Councilor Kathy Wilson, who is co-sponsoring the proposal, said in an interview Tuesday said there are concerns about student safety […]