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News in Brunswick

Susan Baecker Matteson, 71

BRUNSWICK — Susan Baecker Matteson, 71, died Nov. 15 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice Home in Scarborough. Matteson was born in Orange, N.J., on Aug. 3, 1942. She graduated from Kean College with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Later, Matteson was a founding member o...

Christopher Patrick Writt, 60

BRUNSWICK — Christopher Patrick Writt, 60, died Nov. 19 at Mid Coast Hospital following a long illness. Writt was born in Hawaii on Sept. 27, 1952, the son of Lt. Cmdr. William W. and Elinor J. Writt, who both predeceased him. He attended Brunswick schools and graduated from B...

Michael Paul LeTarte, 53

GRAY — Michael Paul LeTarte, 53, died Nov. 25. He was born in Brunswick on Feb. 12, 1959, the son of Raymond and Nancy (Huppe) LeTarte.  LeTarte grew up in Brunswick and graduated from Brunswick High School, class of 1977. After graduation, LeTarte worked for Shaw’s Superm...

Mid-Coast Meetings: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

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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. 

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,

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...