Brunswick’s The Daniel to remain a hotel under new buyers

Despite initial plans to convert the building into senior housing, new owners Bella Point Holdings LLC have decided to reopen the historic inn as an “upscale hotel,” according to the buyer’s broker. The hotel sold at auction for $1.6 million.

More options planned for Brunswick cross country skiers this winter

As well as opening new cross country skiing trails, Brunswick town officials recently purchased a new $22,000 ATV and $5,000 trail grooming attachment to better laydown tracks.

‘The light is shining in the darkness:’ Community members gather to remember those in the homeless community who died this year

People who experienced homelessness, were previously homeless or worked in the homeless sector were remembered during the darkest night of the year. 

Multi-million-dollar renovations planned for Brunswick’s historic Lemont Building

New owners Aaron Turkel and Cleo Vauban plan to build five luxury apartment units and renovate the Lemont Hall for meetings and events while preserving the 150-year-old building’s character. They are completing the project with the help of Maine’s Historic Tax Credit program.

Price tag on Freeport bridge replacement looks more palatable after DOT revises estimate

The I-295 Exit 20/Desert Road interchange overpass and the Exit 22/Mallet Dive interchange overpass, built in 1957, have been deemed structurally deficient and are slated to be replaced. Town officials hope to add two multi-use paths to increase the Freeport’s connectivity.

Two COVID-19 cases at Freeport Police Department

Three employees who came into what Town Manager Peter Joseph referred to as “passing contact” with infected individuals have been asked to stay home until they receive a negative test result, but they are not considered to have been exposed.

Photos: Hark! A living nativity at St. John’s Catholic School

Freeport council approves zoning change for Desert of Maine revitalization

Doug and Mela Heestand, who purchased the property in late 2018, are in the midst of a multi-year, nearly $2.5 million revamp.

Brunswick-based nonprofit receives $10 million from billionaire MacKenzie Scott

Coastal Enterprises Inc., or CEI, is dedicated to providing business development and financial support to small business owners who may face other barriers, and is one of 384 businesses across the country to receive a portion of the more than $4 billion donated by the ex-wife of Amazon founder.

Mid Coast Hospital gives first dose of COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare staff

Vaccine distribution comes as the pandemic in Maine spikes, with a record 551 new cases on Wednesday.