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Patricia E. Welner, 54

HARPSWELL — Patricia E. Welner, 54, died March 11 at her home in Cundy’s Harbor. Welner was born April 22, 1958, in Brunswick, the daughter of James T. Welner Jr. and Mary Eastman Welner. She grew up in Topsham and Cundy’s Harbor. She attended B...

Obituaries •
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Swedish company promises 50 'high-quality' jobs in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — A state official last week promised Maine will be more attractive to businesses thanks to a Swedish wound-care manufacturer that celebrated its new location at Brunswick Landing. The recently completed, $14 million facility at 192 Admiral Fitch Ave. will soon be the ...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 4:30 pm

Brunswick call center growth hinges on federal bill

BRUNSWICK — The former chief executive of Brunswick-based EnvisioNet plans to bring a call center with up to 100 jobs to Brunswick Landing by the end of May. But whether Brunswick remains as the company's home base hinges on a bill currently before a U.S. Senate commit...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 2:50 pm

Brunswick council OKs 1st phase of MRRA tax deal

Hearing set on Bowdoin College zoning request BRUNSWICK — Nearly seven months after the Town Council terminated negotiations for a large tax deal with the Midc...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 11:30 am

Groups seek to shut down dam turbines, save Atlantic salmon

BANGOR — Two citizen conservation groups last week asked a federal judge to order the temporary shutdown of hydroelectric turbines, including one in Brunswick, that they say will threaten thousands of endangered Atlantic salmon when those fish try to migrate out of the Kennebec and Androsco...

John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News • News •
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 11:00 am

Brunswick inn considered for senior housing project

BRUNSWICK — After sitting on the market for more than a year, the Captain Daniel Stone Inn is being considered for use as senior housing. Although nothing is definite, John Hodge, Brunswick Housing Authority executive director, Tuesday said BHA is exploring the possibility of such a ...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:50 am

People and Business

Environmental Efforts Lodging businesses in Ogunquit and Brunswick are the latest in Maine to be recognized for voluntary efforts in reducing their environmental impact by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The Abalonia Inn and the Dunes on the Waterfront in...

Community •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Arts Calendar, March 20-April 2

Greater Portland Books & Authors Friday 3/22 Tom Allen: “Dangerous C...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Community Calendar, March 20-April 2

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Saturday 3/23 Textile Day, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Go...

Community •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Agriculture secretary promotes healthy diet, healthy defense

PORTLAND — The U.S. must address child obesity and hunger not only for the economic and educational prosperity of future generation, the nation's agriculture secretary said last week, but also for national security. Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at Maine Medical Center and the U.S. Coa...

Dylan Martin • News •
Monday, March 18, 2013 at 3:40 pm
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