Maine State Music Theatre is trying to plan for a ‘triumphant return’ in 2021, but continued financial, state and union roadblocks are slowing efforts.
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Brunswick business owner to comply with masking mandate after controversial Facebook post
In the widely circulated Facebook post, the owner of an indoor playground and activity space for children said she would “never require a guest to mask up.” But Monday, she said her words were misconstrued.
Mainers say they back mask mandate, even if they won’t follow it to the letter
While they hope the governor’s new order leads to more mask wearing, some admitted they will still take off their masks when it doesn’t seem to make sense to wear them.
Bowdoin College student athletes of color demand action, equity from athletic department
In an action plan released last week, the athletic department laid out plans for education, training, transparency and accountability surrounding racism and racial bias for coaches, staff and players.
Fat Boy will be open this winter for the first time in the restaurant’s history
Plans for the winter season include regular car-side service, a heated tent serving alcohol and a new community ice rink.
Brunswick police charge Woolwich man for allegedly driving 53 mph over limit on Route 1
20-year-old Henry A. Brunneau was arrested Sunday and charged with speeding and carrying a concealed weapon after police allegedly found a handgun in his car after stopping him for driving 113 miles per hour.
As virus concerns cancel Halloween celebrations, local families look to socially distanced trick-or-treating
Traditional trick-or-treating is considered “higher risk” by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, but officials say there are ways to celebrate Halloween with only “moderate” risk.”
Local movie theaters weather challenges as national chain announces closure of all theaters
Some theaters are re-releasing classic films, while others are offering virtual programming or staying dark.
Brunswick police charge man with assault after slapping man for barking
James Kempf, 45, of Brunswick allegedly slapped another man for barking at him as the two walked by one another on Union Street Monday afternoon.
Bowdoin College to welcome back sophomores, juniors, seniors for spring semester
Through its partnership with the Broad Institute, Bowdoin College has performed nearly 17,000 coronavirus tests as of Wednesday, resulting in just four positive cases.