Though the vote was unanimous, some councilors were hesitant to accept such a large parcel, valued at about $885,000, with no established plan for how it will be used or how the town will pay for its management.
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, Bowdoin College rally for climate action
Elementary-aged children, college students and Brunswick community members joined in solidarity Friday to demand action on what protesters are calling a “climate crisis.”
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Death of local homeless man causes call to action for more affordable housing, services for those in need
Williams received his housing voucher and was committed to getting off the streets, but was not able to find an apartment before he died.
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With nearly 100 asylum seekers in town, Brunswick officials look to hire additional cultural staff
An assistant would allow Cultural Broker Nsiona Nguizani to “handle some of the more complex issues,” instead of the routine responsibilities, Town Manager John Eldridge told the council this week.
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Brunswick council adopts climate resolution
Councilors unanimously approved the resolution, pledging to help “safeguard against the current and potential consequences of climate change, including adopting specific policy goals and funding accomplishment of those goals.”
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‘It’s wrong that this happened:’ Friends, loved ones mourn the death of local homeless man, Russell Williams
“This is not someone who was from away,” said Mary Connolly, executive director of The Gathering Place. “This was his home. … He deserved better.”
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Small volunteer group working to ‘Bundle Up Brunswick’ one hat, scarf or set of mittens at a time
Members visit areas where they think there is a need and tie handmade winter items to fences, trees, around lamp posts, or wherever they can for people in need to take for free.
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Panelist: Outdoor recreation industry must do more to get people outside
Outdoor recreation makes up 4.8% of Maine’s economy, more than double the national average, and the state ranks third for the value outdoor recreation provides the state’s economy.
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The Daniel hotel is open again
The Brunswick hotel closed its doors Oct. 25 for renovations.
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Maine labor official: ‘The best way to help a veteran is to give them a job’
Brunswick American Legion commemorates Veterans Day and notes the importance of honoring veterans in ways that count.