Maine’s independent senator has joined with Democrats on a proposal to stop large corporations from avoiding federal taxes
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Governor inducts veterans into Aides-de-Camp program
AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills held her first meeting of the recently reinvigorated Aides-de-Camp program, an advisory council of military veterans who advise the Governor on policies impacting Maine veterans, on Oct. 6. Eleven veterans representing all branches of military services, as well as two members of Mills’ cabinet who are veterans — Public Safety […]
Father of girl with rare disease completes barefoot trek from Maine to North Carolina, raises $125,000
Chris Brannigan stopped in Brunswick on Sept. 6 during the 1,000 mile, barefoot trek down the eastern seaboard that ended Monday.
Augusta woman charged after driving through Brunswick garage, police say
Police say the driver was under the influence and narrowly missed a pool behind the garage.
U.S. labor secretary: Maine will continue to benefit from WorkShare program
More than 5,000 Maine workers with reduced hours received partial unemployment benefits in the past 19 months.
$4.1 million infrastructure project underway at former Brunswick base
Projects for this fiscal year, which began in July and will continue through June 2022, include LED streetlights, an extension to the Allagash walking trail, airport repaving and electric vehicle charging stations.
Brunswick man flies American flag upside-down in show of conservative protest
The U.S. Flag Code states that the flag should never be displayed upside down, except to signal “dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.”
Domestic violence project in Brunswick attempts to give survivors a voice
“No one talks about domestic abuse, there is just a big silence around it,” said Patrisha McLean. “The problem is that makes women going through it feel like they’re alone.”
Bowdoin College relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions due to low case counts on campus
With only three known active cases among students and staff, Bowdoin College is relaxing some restrictions placed to limit the spread of COVID-19. The announcement was made in a Sept. 23 letter to Bowdoin students and staff by Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Residential and Student Life Mike Ranen. The college is still […]
Brunswick High cancels homecoming football game Friday due to ongoing hazing investigation
Superintendent Phil Potenziano made the announcement in a community letter on Friday afternoon.