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Published
October 28, 2020

Grant helps Crystal Spring Farm switch business model, zeroes in on carrots, blueberries

The carrots will be distributed to 16 Hannaford locations this fall and winter and the blueberry conserve, plus any other products that might follow, are available at Morning Glory Natural Foods in Brunswick and Bow Street Market in Freeport.
Published
October 28, 2020

Brunswick free clinic marks 25 years of service

The clinic, which opened in 1995 to service homeless patients, still offers free services to those who can't help themselves.
Published
October 27, 2020

Henry and Marty Restaurant and Catering closes, another victim of COVID-19

Henry and Marty joins Wyler’s, Maine Street Sweets, Benchwarmers Sports Pub, Pedro O’Hara’s and Timeless Cottage as recent downtown closures, many of which were brought about or hastened by the coronavirus pandemic. But despite the times, there are not too many vacant storefronts along Maine Street.
Published
October 27, 2020

Mainewhile: We should welcome knowledge, not reject it
Published
October 25, 2020

Mid Coast Hunger braces for tough months ahead

In Brunswick, food pantry visits have been holding fairly steady over the past several months, but Alyssa Schoppee, program development manager, said officials anticipate “the potential of a significant increase as CARES act extra benefits are exhausted.”

Published
October 25, 2020

Teens to Trails pushing high schoolers to play outside through new app
Published
October 22, 2020

Bowdoin College student athletes of color demand action, equity from athletic department

In an action plan released last week, the athletic department laid out plans for education, training, transparency and accountability surrounding racism and racial bias for coaches, staff and players.
Published
October 22, 2020

Brunswick receives $200K to help combat COVID-related election expenses

The $211,650 Center for Tech and Civic Life COVID-19 Response grant will cover any election-related expenses for the July primary and November election, but the funds “must be used exclusively for the public purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration in Brunswick Town in 2020,” according to the award letter.
Published
October 20, 2020

Brunswick council OKs trick-or-treating, encourages health and safety measures

While the town typically does not regulate Halloween activities beyond hosting the annual Goblins Parade, this year the council opted to designate trick-or-treat hours as 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Published
October 20, 2020

Fat Boy will be open this winter for the first time in the restaurant’s history

Plans for the winter season include regular car-side service, a heated tent serving alcohol and a new community ice rink.