The media mogul filmed a ‘Book Club’ episode in Harpswell with writer Elizabeth Strout, now available for streaming.
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Brunswick church, businesses alarmed by weekend burglaries
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.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
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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Topsham middle school student serving on education department’s first student cabinet
Madison Bleau, a seventh-grader at Mt. Ararat Middle School, is part of the alternative education program, giving her type of project-based learning opportunities she will advocate more students have access to.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Despite proposed cuts, Pingree ‘confident’ Bath shipyard will fulfill contracts
Department of Defense recommended slashing the number of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers built for the Navy between 2021 and 2025 from 12 ships to seven.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
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.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Dresden voters agree to buy property next to Town Office
The $50,000 cost will be covered by town surplus funds and is expected to be offset by the sale of two properties, totaling $70,000.
Posted inMaine
Climate change to be tracked on Maine Yankee donated land
A land trust will take ownership of the Westport Island parcel.
Posted inMaine
Midcoast Humane to host rabies clinic in Cumberland
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane is hosting a rabies clinic for cats and dogs at the Cumberland Town Hall on Saturday, Jan. 18,0 from 9–11 a.m. Services offered will include rabies vaccines ($10), microchipping ($25), ear cleaning ($10) and nail trimming ($10). This clinic is one of a series that will take place throughout the year […]