The eventual test of the biofuel-powered MAREVL engine will be the latest in a series of horizontal tests to optimize flight grade performance.
Kristian Moravec
Originally from a small town outside of Chicago, Kristian first moved to the East Coast for college. After completing school, living briefly in Central Asia, working in the real estate industry and studying journalism, she moved to Maine for the opportunity to cover vibrant, Midcoast communities. When she's not reporting, you can find her exploring new towns, hiking or painting.
‘Deafening silence of information’: Brunswick Landing businesses feel impact of foam spill
Some Brunswick Landing businesses had to step into community leadership roles and answer public health and safety questions after information of last week’s chemical spill was slow to come.
Maine DEP downplays Brunswick chemical spill risk to private drinking wells
The Department of Environmental Protection plans to ask nearby residents for permission to test their private drinking water wells, but it will not be sampling every one.
Toxic foam spreads to pond in wake of Brunswick chemical spill
Foam has been building up in ponds and billowing through the air near Brunswick Landing since 1,600 gallons of fire-suppressing chemical was accidentally released Monday.
‘Our worst nightmare’: Brunswick officials grapple with hazardous chemical spill
Brunswick Fire Chief Ken Brillant says that the cleanup of a firefighting foam spill is in motion, while council members, civilian groups and residents alike express concerns about contamination.
Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport
Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
Brunswick aerospace company one step closer to testing bio-fueled rocket engine
Brunswick-based aerospace company bluShift announced this week that it installed a reusable oxidizer tank, bringing the company one step closer to rocket engine testing.
Friends of Evan Gershkovich relieved to hear of his release from Russian prison
The White House confirmed that the 2014 Bowdoin College alum was freed. He had been sentenced to prison in Russia on spying charges that the U.S. said were not justified.
Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
Bowdoin community outraged at alum Evan Gershkovich’s conviction in Russian espionage case
Bowdoin College graduate and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted after a secret and swift trial in Russia where he was accused of gathering secret information for the U.S.