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.”
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.
‘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.”
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.
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.
The Daniel hotel is open again
The Brunswick hotel closed its doors Oct. 25 for renovations.
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.
Police: Reported threat at Harpswell Coastal Academy unfounded
Head of School Scott Barksdale said in a letter to parents that police were “incredibly concerned” over the social media storm surrounding the threat.
Police say threat against Harpswell Coastal Academy unfounded
But police were ‘incredibly concerned’ over the social media storm that erupted last week, Head of School Scott Barksdale said in a letter to parents.
Students ‘growing, giving and learning’ in new farm-based program
Organizers say the program will teach students about local solutions to hunger, healthy food and climate-friendly agriculture.
Brunswick High School senior drops her first album
Pearl Stuart, 17, produced the eight-track album in her basement. The mellow pop songs offer an ‘immersive look into a teenager’s first experience with love and loss,’ she said.