News in Brunswick

Rosemarie Merrill, 70

BRUNSWICK — Rosemarie Merrill, 70, of Brunswick, died unexpectedly Jan. 31 at her home. She was born June 4, 1942, in Rutland Vt., the daughter of Kenneth E. and Florabelle Polly Merrill. She was raised in Sherbourne, Vt., and graduated from Lancaster Academy and Atlantic ...

Obituaries •

Friday, February 8, 2013

Brunswick Police Beat: Feb. 8

Arrests 1/31 at 8:49 a.m. Nathaniel E. Wing, 23, of Cumberland Street, was arrested on Bath Road by Marine Resource Officer Paul Plummer on charges of violating condition of release, criminal trespass, possession of marijuana and sale and use of drug paraphernialia. ...

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Confidential info revealed on Brunswick nonprofit's website

BRUNSWICK — A security leak that existed for at least two weeks on a nonprofit organization's website has some of its members concerned their confidential personal information was leaked. The partial membership database on the People Plus website...

Dylan Martin • News •

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Brunswick resumes tax incentive talks with MRRA

BRUNSWICK — The Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to resume discussions on a possible tax increment financing agreement with the authority redeveloping the former naval air station, now known as Brunswick Landing. The move was encouraging to officials at the Midcoast R...

Dylan Martin • News •

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Mid-Coast Meetings: Feb. 8-14

Bath Wed. 2/13 7 p.m. Forestry Committee CH Thur. 2/14 4:30 p.m. Community Development Committee CH Brunswick Mon. 2/11 6:30 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committe...

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:40 am

Downeaster construction debris likely to remain until summer

FREEPORT — Although the majority of the track upgrades for Amtrak's expanded Downeaster passenger service were completed at the end of last summer, the 30-mile rail corridor is still littered with thousands of unused ties, twisted pieces of metal and chunks of broken concrete. ...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Harpswell charter school wins unanimous approval from state panel

HARPSWELL — Harpswell Coastal Academy received unanimous approval Tuesday afternoon from the Maine Charter School Commission. John D'Anieri, HCA's education consultant, said the commission cast the 7-0 vote shortly after 2 p.m. "I'm thrilled. It's been a lot of hard work...

Dylan Martin • News •

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 4:40 pm

Maine public information change would shield email addresses, allow higher fees

FALMOUTH — A bill introduced by state Rep. Mary Nelson, D-Falmouth, would limit public access to information that is currently part of the public record and allow municipalities to charge more for information they do provide. If approved by the Legislature,

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 12:30 pm

Unsung Hero: Brunswick's Tim Garner, putting sports in perspective

BRUNSWICK — If you walk into Bowdoin College’s Morrell Gymnasium during a home basketball game, you will immediately spot the most enthusiastic presence on the floor: ball boy Tim Garner, a 58-year-old, never-say-die, bundle of energy who loves his Bowdoin Polar Bears – every te...

David Treadwell • News •

Monday, February 4, 2013 at 2:30 pm

Out & About: 'Death by Design': Lively, hilarious comedy in Portland

With Groundhog Day now past, we’re on the down-slope of winter. What better way to accelerate the ride toward spring than a rollicking good comedy? That’s what “Death by Design” is all about: a wonderfully funny comedy – with a murder thrown into the mix.

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •

Monday, February 4, 2013 at 12:50 pm