A proposal, still in the early stages, would block a handful of parking spaces on Maine Street, creating a pedestrian walkway that would allow restaurants and retailers to spread out more on the sidewalk and maintain social distancing measures.
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Bowdoin College could lose $20 million next year
The shortfall, estimated based on enrollment projections, tuition and financial aid, would be the largest in the college’s history.
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Bowdoin College to host virtual graduation next weekend, in-person ceremony next year
Though it will be nothing like the real thing, Bowdoin President Clayton Rose said the virtual ceremony on May 23 will mark the “well-earned milestone” of the 473 class of 2020 graduates until they can gather again.
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Ballots, Ballads and Brews series to begin May 15
Event to include four days of free online music sets, political insights and brewery stories.
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Pandemic shutters 3 downtown Brunswick businesses
Benchwarmers Sports Pub closed last week and both Maine Street Sweets and Timeless Cottage will close by the end of June.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Three-day-old harbor seal pup makes remarkable recovery after beach stranding
Marine Mammals of Maine plans to transfer the seal, found last week on Scarborough Beach, to a long-term care facility in Massachusetts on Tuesday.
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Brunswick group home reports 6 cases of COVID-19
Only two clients live in the facility for adults with disabilities, and both tested positive for the illness, as did four staff members. All six people have been quarantined within the home since Thursday, and staff drop off groceries, supplies and personal protective equipment.
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Mid Coast Hospital treating two for coronavirus, confirms 22 cases overall
Though cases remain low, the financial cost of the virus continues to mount as the hospital continues to see a significant decrease in other patients.
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For now, Great State of Maine Air Show still in works for August
Under the current statewide reopening plan, gatherings are limited to 50 people through the end of August. The 2017 air show drew about 35,000 people. Officials will make a decision by July 1 at the latest.
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Androscoggin Bank Run For Independence virtual event set for May 16
The Eighth annual Androscoggin Bank Run For Independence virtual event will be held Saturday, May 16. Participants will run wherever they are. Races will begin as usual with the 10K at 8:30 a.m., 5K at 8:45 a.m. and the 1 mile at 9 a.m. Runs will be recognized with photos on Facebook, according to a […]