Two Brunswick churches and two Bath Road businesses were burglarized.
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Bowdoin grad Hari Kondabolu hopes ‘The Simpsons’ creators will keep character Apu after actor says he won’t voice the role
A 2017 documentary by comedian and Bowdoin graduate Hari Kondabolu criticized the show’s stereotypical portrayal of the Indian-American character.
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Bill seeks to bar large retailers from using the ‘dark store loophole’ in property tax battles
The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use. Walmart recently challenged Brunswick’s valuation of its Cook’s Corner property, a move that could cost the town more than $200,000 in tax revenue.
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Opponents ask court to reverse approval of controversial oyster farm in Brunswick
The suit alleges a conflict of interest for co-owner of Mere Point Oyster Co. and Brunswick’s Harbormaster Dan Devereaux, and accuses him of ‘placing a thumb on the scale of the aquaculture licensing.’
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Portland restaurateurs to open new steak and oyster spot in downtown Brunswick
From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring.
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Amid continued growth, Brunswick airport looking for manager, hoping to attract flight technician school
In November, the airport surpassed the number of flight operations (22,847) the active-duty Naval Air Station did in 2005, the last year all the base squadrons were fully operational.
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Construction on new Martin’s Point facility at Brunswick Landing expected to begin this year
The roughly 55,000 square foot building, located on a 6.7-acre parcel on Bath Road, will consolidate Brunswick’s two existing Martin’s Point offices on Baribeau Drive and Farley Road.
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‘Smash and grabs’ plague Brunswick
Police are investigating a spate of vehicle burglaries up and down Route 1.
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Brunswick restaurant hit by car reopens New Year’s Day
Byrnes Irish Pub had to close for repairs after a car ran into the doorway of the restaurant Sunday but reopened on New Year’s Day.
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Target date for Mid Coast, MaineHealth merger delayed, but moving ahead
The Brunswick hospital announced its merger with MaineHealth, a health care group with more than a dozen hospitals and medical offices stretching across the state and into New Hampshire, in February 2019 and hoped to be fully integrated by Jan. 1, 2020.