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It’s not uncommon for those from out-of-state to have their opinions about Maine shut down for the simple reason that they are “from away.” In the eyes of…

For most students, breaking out of the Bowdoin bubble may mean hiking with the Bowdoin Outing Club or taking a weekend trip to Portland with friends.

The planning board on Tuesday unanimously approved Tedford Housing's proposal for a 17,000-square-foot shelter off Thomas Point Road.

With total of 605 votes, Erica Carley Harris won the seat over three other candidates. Voters also elected two uncontested newcomers to the town council Tuesday.

increase font size Brunswick officials adopt $75 million budget As of now, $50.6 million of the total $75 million budget will be sourced from taxpayers. Screengrab Brunswick officials adopted a $75 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year Thursday, which will increase the town’s tax rate impact by 3.73% — if residents approve the school budget articles in next month’s referendum vote. Homeowners would see a 76-cent raise of their property taxes, bringing the mil rate to $21.13 per $1,...

Brunswick takes first steps toward development of outdoor recreation complex Preliminary designs include an outdoor pool, lighted turf fields, pickleball courts, playgrounds. Share Brunswick Town Councilors discuss predevelopment plans for a new public outdoor recreation complex at Brunswick Landing Monday night. Screengrab Brunswick Town Council approved spending up to $50,000 in recreation impact fees for planning a new public recreation complex at Brunswick Landing — site of a former Nav...

Brunswick approve up to $70,000 to conserve 144 acres on former base The council voted 8-1 to acquire the land for conservation and recreational purposes. Share Brunswick Councilors on Tuesday voted 8-1 to spend up to $70,000 to buy a 144-acres at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station from the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority for conservation and outdoor activities. Councilor Chris Watkinson cast the lone dissenting vote, stating that the council did not do their “due diligence to...

Plans for 144-acre parcel at Brunswick Landing stir controversy Results from an August survey that garnered more than 500 responses point to a desire for both much-needed affordable and workforce housing and conservation and recreation land but Councilor Dan Ankeles believes the parcel, originally part of the town commons, should be entirely preserved for conservation. Screenshot/Sebago Technics BRUNSWICK — A Brunswick town councilor wants to rezone a roughly 140-acre parcel on Brunswick Lan...

Following summer protests, Brunswick to start police review process The Police Review Committee is tasked with exploring three main areas: Police department procedures and policies, budget and equipment and community relations.  Share Protesters outside the Brunswick Police Station demand justice for George Floyd and an end to racism and police brutality in June. Hannah LaClaire / The Times Record BRUNSWICK — More than six months after issuing a proclamation that “black lives matter to ...