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News in Brunswick

Construction costs for Brunswick police station lower than expected

BRUNSWICK — The ultimate cost of the new police station could drop after bids from subcontractors were lower than expected, Town Manager Gary Brown said Monday. The winning bids totaled about $4.58 million, Brown said, or more than $52,000 less than an estimate in August. 

Dylan Martin • News •
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:00 am

Architect presents preliminary plan for Brunswick schools

BRUNSWICK — One of the architects working on planned renovations at Coffin Elementary School and Brunswick Junior High School on Monday presented the work his firm has done. This is the beginning of the second phase for the school facilities plan,

Dylan Martin • News •
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:50 am

Brunswick Police Beat: Nov. 30

Arrests 11/19 at 3:25 p.m. Johnny R. Johnson, 54, of James Street, was arrested on Federal Street by Officer Justin Dolci on a warrant. 11/20 at 10:11 p.m. William S. Guilette, 55, of Federal Street, was arrested on Federal Street by Officer John ...

Police Beat •
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Tighter rules proposed for downtown parking in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — Increased fines and reduced time limits are among ordinance changes being proposed for a downtown area where parking can be considered a competitive sport. Councilor Margo Knight, chairwoman of the Master Plan Implementation Committee, Wednesday said the proposed changes ...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:20 am

Legislators plan Brunswick office hours

BRUNSWICK — State Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, Rep. Charlie Priest, and Rep.-elect Matthea Daughtry will hold public office hours from 10 a.m.-noon this Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Little Dog Coffee Shop on Maine Street. The three Democrats are from Senate District 10, House District 63, and Ho...

News •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:00 am

Town Council weighs tax deal for Brunswick Landing business

BRUNSWICK — Although the Town Council severed negotiations for a tax-sheltering agreement with Brunswick Landing's redevelopment authority earlier this year, the counci...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:50 am

Some school officials say Maine student restraint law isn't working

LEWISTON — Local lawmakers and public school officials Monday said they are urging the Maine Department of Education to revisit a rule change made last year regarding student restraints. The change, which is legally binding for schools and teachers and was approved by the state Legis...

Scott Thistle, Sun Journal • News •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 8:40 am

Community Calendar: Nov. 28-Dec.9

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Saturday 12/1 Greely Ski and Skate Swap, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Greely High School, Main St., Cumberland, 829-6031. Sunday 12/2 Connected Cathol...

Community •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

People and Business

Former Falmouth resident Mark Robinson won the 2012 Leadership Award from the Maine Town, City and County Management Association during its recent annual gathering in at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Newry. Robinson has been Fayette Town Manager for eight year...

Community •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Arts Calendar: Nov. 28- Dec. 9

Greater Portland Books & Authors Thursday 11/29  "Gilead," Marilynne Robinson, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-4763. Saturday 12/1  "...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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