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Brunswick Planning Board OKs rewrite of downtown review process

BRUNSWICK — The Planning Board is recommending a major overhaul of the town's zoning ordinance that officials say will streamline the planning process for downtown development. The board voted 6-0 Tuesday night to rewrite the Village Review Zone section of the town's zoning ordinance...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2:30 pm

Police say big-time heroin dealer busted in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — A Connecticut man who police say is responsible for trafficking large amounts of heroin into the Brunswick area was arrested Monday at a local motel. Angel Quinones, 20, of the greater Hartford, Conn., area (exact address unknown), was arrested at the Knight’s Inn m...

Beth Brogan, Bangor Daily News • News •
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2:20 pm

Brunswick to reboot scrutiny of school renovations plan

BRUNSWICK — The $38.3 million plan to renovate two public schools will come under "significant evaluation" beginning next week, a School Board member said this week.  The board will hold a special facilities meeting on May 29 at 6 p.m. at 16 Station Ave. – its fi...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:30 am

Brunswick council opposes LePage budget

BRUNSWICK — The Town Council was unanimous in a message to the state Legislature Monday night: reject the budget cuts proposed by Gov. Paul LePage. The council voted 9-0 in a resolution to oppose LePage's proposed biennial state budget. The resolution will be sent to the state Legisl...

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:20 am

Sea Dog Dash debuts Sunday in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — A local adult care provider is hosting its first Sea Dog Dash for Independence this Sunday. The Independence Association event begins at 8 a.m. at Brunswick Junior High School, 65 Columbia Ave., for 5-kilometer, 10-kilometer and 1-mile...

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 8:30 am

Taking aim at cancer in Brunswick

Participants in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Brunswick High School parade around the school track on Friday, May 17, showing their determination to wipe out cancer. The overnight fundraiser was filled with honors for cancer victims and caregivers, and helped mark the society's 10...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Memorial Day events around the region

Parades and observations honoring America's war dead will take place from Scarborough to Bath on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Here is a roundup of events throughout the area: Bath Light refreshments at American Legion Hall, 200 Congress Ave., 7 a.m.; services at Oak Grove Cemeter...

News •
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 9:00 am

Reopening of Falmouth Spur turnpike ramp delayed

FALMOUTH — The reopening of the Exit 52 southbound on-ramp to the Maine Turnpike from the Falmouth Spur has been delayed until at least Friday. The delay is a result of more work required to lift the interchange bridge and increase clearance over the highway, according to a pres...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:50 am

People and Business

New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Winxnet, a Portland-based IT outsourcing and consulting firm, added experienced professionals in sales, operations and technology leadership positions. Jerry Lawson has more than 25 years of enterprise information technology management. Sc...

Community •
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Arts Calendar: May 22

Greater Portland Auditions/Calls for Art Auditions for Indoor/Outdoor, Sunday 6/2 and Monday 6/3, 6:30-8 p.m., Freeport High School Library, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, 865-2220, roles for four adults (two women, two men).

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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