Brunswick Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said he has had dozens of “very insightful” conversations over the past few days, and the department hopes to involve some of the protestors in training exercises with officers.
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Most Maine retailers suffer slow business on first day of reopening
Some nonessential retailers in southern Maine reopened their stores Monday, but only a smattering of customers showed up to shop.
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Maine Maritime Museum reopens in Bath with virus restrictions
Some of the museum’s smaller exhibits remain closed because they don’t allow for physical distancing, but new outside demonstrations of traditional shipbuilding practices including blacksmithing, boatbuilding and nautical carving are available.
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Pedro O’Hara’s in Brunswick shutters after 17 years as other downtown restaurants prepare to open patios
Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern, Bohemian Coffee House, Scarlet Begonias and Portland Pie Company all opened for outdoor dining Monday, but Pedro O’Hara’s, a longtime downtown fixture specializing in Mexican, Irish and American fare, announced its closing.
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Protesters with Black Lives Matter movement descend on Brunswick Police Department
Officers were asked to take a knee in solidarity with protesters of police brutality Sunday night.
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Woolwich home damaged by kitchen fire
Firefighters stopped the blaze before it destroyed the home Thursday night.
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Track and field: Longtime rivals and friends still pushing each other
Mt. Ararat runner Lisandro Berry-Gaviria and Brunswick’s Will Shaughnessy train together before embarking on collegiate careers.
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Memorial Rock moved front and center outside Brunswick High School
The rock has been a fixture in Brunswick for decades and honors Brunswick High School alumni who “made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.” There are two plaques, one honoring those who died in World War II, and the other honoring those who died in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
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Vendor at BIW tests positive for COVID-19
Bath Iron Works reports its third case, saying the vendor was wearing personal protective equipment at the shipyard Friday and is now in quarantine, as are two other vendors who were in close proximity to the person who tested positive.
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Golf notebook: After losing April, courses in central Maine enjoy big month in May
Mt. Ararat graduate Caleb Manuel smashes Brunswick Golf Club record with 59; Waterville CC set for MSGA Play Day.