The hotel has faced financial and operational struggles in recent months and still owes the town nearly $80,000 in back taxes. The sale is “part of a strategic decision” by the hotel’s management company, which has faced similar problems at an out-of-state property.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering Maine’s housing crisis, real estate and development, entrepreneurship, the state's cannabis industry and a little bit of everything else. 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.
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Brunswick hopes updated ski trail will increase year-round access, safety to nature preserve
The new access point and planned trail improvements, identified as a priority need in 2013, will include the removal of existing trees and chain link fencing, as well as an 8-foot-tall protective cedar fence, wooden guardrail, new tree plantings and a trailhead kiosk. A parking proposal is expected later in the year.
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‘I want that story:’ Brunswick woman seeks answers after missing ring turns up in Finland 47 years later
Debra McKenna may never know how her late husband’s Morse High School class ring ended up over 3,500 miles away or what sort of stories the ring might be able to tell, but she hopes one day the person who took it might come forward and help her unravel the mystery.
Posted inLocal & State
Bowdoin College trustee’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein under investigation
According to a statement from Bowdoin College, the school is aware of Staley’s connection to Epstein and after a thorough review last fall, the board decided there was nothing in Jes Staley’s actions or behavior that warranted any action from the board. He remains a trustee.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Times Record
Layoff at Wayfair hits 55 Brunswick employees
The company announced Thursday it will lay off more than 500 employees worldwide, roughly 3% of the company’s workforce.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
High hopes for possible recreational pot business in Brunswick
The project, intended for Business Parkway, is still in the earliest phase of development.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Brunswick Sears to close this spring, leaving 1 remaining location in Maine
Officials fear Sears closure will leave a hole in Cook’s Corner, but have hopes for development opportunities.
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Mid Coast, MaineHealth merger gets final go-ahead
Mid Coast-Parkview Health will officially join the MaineHealth organization as a member March 1 and will work toward full integration over the next few months.
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Downeaster reports record-breaking ridership in 2019, partly due to expansion of Brunswick, Freeport schedule
Officials are still moving ahead with the Coastal Connection pilot extending service from Brunswick to Rockland, but the sale of the Central Maine and Quebec Railway has delayed the project yet again.
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‘The board made a mistake:’ School board overturns controversial mascot decision
The new mascot of the Kate Furbish Elementary School will be the chickadee, the mascot selected by students of Coffin Elementary School.