The recent firefighting foam spill in Brunswick points to a much larger problem Maine has ignored.
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Cleanup of toxic foam spill has cost Brunswick’s airport $774,000 so far
The airport authority on the hook for a disastrous firefighting foam spill responded to the Environmental Protection Agency request for information, revealing previously unknown details about the hangar and the hefty cost of environmental cleanup.
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Brunswick Landing authority fixes hangar code violations
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has completed the requirements outlined in a September fire code violation, though it still has more repairs to make.
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Brunswick aerospace company awarded $150,000 grant in push to launch
Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace received $150,000 in funding in the second and final phase of a pandemic recovery program. The company said it plans to use the funding to further its commercial space launch goals.
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Owner of Brunswick pizzeria Nomad to retire, close restaurant
Dutchman’s Wood-Fired Bagels will be taking over the space and opening a restaurant there in early 2025.
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Deadline to fix Brunswick airport hangar deficiencies extended to November
Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority now has until Nov. 22 to address a fire code violation that was issued last month.
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Association to present finalists in songwriting contest in Freeport Nov. 3
FREEPORT — The Brunswick-based Maine Songwriters Association has announced its live final competition at Cadenza listening room, set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at 5 Depot St. The association is a statewide, nonprofit, member organization dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art. Its mission is to encourage, recognize, educate, support and promote […]
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $15 million to Brunswick organization
The donation to Brunswick-based community development group Coastal Enterprises, Inc. marks Scott’s 2,325th charitable gift.
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Maine seeks new operator to revive Rockland Branch rail line
The Department of Transportation is seeking to restore freight service and that could help the Amtrak Downeaster resume its effort to add passenger service from Brunswick to Rockland.
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Director of Brunswick airport authority resigns in wake of toxic foam spill
Kristine Logan steps down about a month after one of the nation’s biggest spills of toxic firefighting foam has left the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority struggling to pay for a costly cleanup and regain the public trust.