Times Record News

Published
August 16, 2020

Brunswick looks to grant for bulk of $3 million downtown sidewalk overhaul

According to town meeting materials, the project is still in the design phase, and staff is working to find funding, including a recent application for a $2.1 million grant through the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program.
Published
August 16, 2020

Harpswell tax rate increases 4 cents

This year’s property tax rate is $6.74 per $1,000 of valuation, 4 cents more than last year’s rate. A property assessed at $200,000 will now see a tax bill of $1,348, up from $1,340 in 2019.
Published
August 13, 2020

Freeport-area school board approves hybrid reopening with goal of full in-person learning by October

The hybrid plan will divide K-12 students into two cohorts, with one group attending school on Mondays and Wednesdays and the other on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cohorts will alternate on Fridays, meaning students will have three days of in-person instruction every other week.
Published
August 13, 2020

Striking BIW workers confident new contract will pass

Seveveral members of BIW's Local S6 union said they expect the new contract, announced late last week, will be approved when it comes to a vote next weekend.
Published
August 13, 2020

Despite ‘sleepless nights’ and ‘no good choices,’ Brunswick school officials approve hybrid reopening

School will start Sept. 14, with the first two weeks devoted to a “soft opening” of small group meetings with teachers to discuss procedures and what the fall will look like for students attending school both in person and remotely.

Published
August 13, 2020

Brunswick man, animal control officer attacked by rabid fox

The fox, confirmed as rabid, also attacked the animal control officer. This is the third known fox attack in Brunswick this summer, according to police.
Published
August 13, 2020

Lewiston man charged after leading police in car, foot chase in Brunswick
Published
August 13, 2020

Kindness Day in Bath to continue with changes during COVID

Bath community members, organizations and businesses were encouraged to think of a way to spread kindness, in a socially distant manner for the 7th annual Kindness Day this Saturday, Aug. 15.
Published
August 12, 2020

Midcoast respite care center to open new location after closing amid pandemic

The nonprofit provides activities for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease and resources such as support groups, community education and one-on-one counseling for caretakers.
Published
August 12, 2020

Construction on Brunswick Veterans Plaza to begin next week

The $320,000 Veterans Plaza monument will honor area veterans, living and dead, for their service, no matter when or where they fought. It is scheduled to open to the public on Veterans Day.