Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah is the housing reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering all aspects of Maine’s housing crisis -- real estate and development, home ownership and rental issues and the lack of both affordability and availability. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bowdoin officials say gathering ‘compromised college’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols’
While there is no evidence of large scale parties, college officials are closing the athletic fields at night to ‘minimize the conditions that might encourage inappropriate gatherings and behavior.’
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Posted inTimes Record
Despite pandemic, Midcoast districts report strong start to school year
Regional School Unit 1, Regional School Unit 5 and Maine School Administrative District 75 students walked back into the classrooms Tuesday, wearing masks and keeping their distance as they start the year.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Frosty’s in Brunswick to reopen Friday for first time since March pandemic closure
If all goes well, the Augusta and Bath locations may follow suit as soon as next week.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Bowdoin College reports second case of COVID-19
In the past week, Bowdoin conducted 2,142 student tests and 2,034 staff and faculty tests, resulting in positive tests for two students.
Posted inTimes Record
Collins highlights ‘Maine success story’
STARC Systems typically manufactures “temporary modular wall containment systems” for hospital renovations, keeping construction dust, debris and pathogens sealed off from patients, but Collins said their products have the potential to be useful on a national scale in the event of an emergency.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick historic hotel headed for auction
The Daniel has faced operational and financial struggles in the last year, but the property’s broker said there has been a flurry of interest in the building.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College reports first coronavirus case just days before start of classes
The out-of-state student received the positive result on the way to campus and was placed in isolation immediately upon arrival, according to college officials. The student did not interact with any Bowdoin College or Brunswick community members before starting quarantine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Brunswick’s The Theater Project seeking donations, risks closure due to coronavirus
Community theater supporters say youth theater programs like The Theater Project are important for building skills, confidence and friendships for young people, as well as cultural development for the community.
Posted inMaine, News
Marine Corps conducting helicopter training in Brunswick next week
Brunswick Police are warning people that there will be increased noise and air activity due to the training.