The development could bring some much needed ‘affordable’ and workforce housing to the area, but some residents fear it will bring too much traffic and mean the destruction of a well-loved strip of woods.
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.
Police: Fox that attacked Brunswick man last week was rabid
This is the second confirmed and third suspected case of rabies this year, all within the past two months, according to the Maine CDC.
Despite ‘sleepless nights’ and ‘no good choices,’ Brunswick school officials approve hybrid reopening
School will start Sept. 14, with the first two weeks devoted to a “soft opening” of small group meetings with teachers to discuss procedures and what the fall will look like for students attending school both in person and remotely.
Fox attacks Brunswick man, animal control officer
The fox, presumed to be rabid, also attacked the animal control officer. This is the third known fox attack in Brunswick this summer, according to police.
Bowdoinham town manager resigns after less than a year on job
Town Planner Nicole Briand will fill in as acting town manager until a replacement can be found.
Brunswick officials present second reopening plan
The new plan allows upperclassmen on campus but also carries increased risks for teachers.
Brunswick airport sees drop in flights, but businesses still holding steady
With the Great State of Maine Air Show canceled due to coronavirus restrictions, officials are resigned to a year of significantly quieter skies.
Wolfe’s Neck Center moving ‘full steam ahead’ despite pandemic
The Freeport-based nonprofit farm is faring well, with most programs minimally impacted by coronavirus, in some cases even seeing small boosts and recovering where there have been shortfalls.
Brunswick food trucks keep on truckin’ during pandemic
Mr. Tuna, a Portland-based sushi restaurant, plans to join Taco the Town and Danny’s Dogs on Maine Street on Tuesday.
Brunswick officials present hybrid reopening plan
Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade will attend classes in-person two days per week, high school freshmen one day per week and sophomores, juniors and seniors will be remote only.