Rail service between Boston and Brunswick is expected to expand as soon as November, provided a critical rail project is completed on time. The Downeaster expects to make five round trips per day on its entire line as soon as it finishes the $9.4 million construction of a secondary passing rail line in Falmouth and […]
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Bowdoin College wants more Mainers
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College is seeking to attract more Maine students to its campus. To that end, Bowdoin will host a Maine Day on Sept. 18, bringing in in-state high school juniors and seniors to sit in on classes, interview, and learn about the financial aid process. “We’ve had Maine Day for a number of […]
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Guided meditation at Bowdoin College Museum of Art Friday
Ben Painter and Jon Luke Tittman, Class of 2019 student founders of the Mindfulness over Matter Club, will lead guided meditation in the exhibition “Richard Pousette Dart: Painting/Light/Space” at 5 p.m. Friday at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Guests are asked to wear comfortable clothing. Meditation cushions will be provided. The museum will also […]
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The Theater Project to present world premiere of original play 'Seal'
BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project is kicking off their 47th season with the world premiere of “Seal,” an original play written by Clay Graybeal and directed by Michael Rafkin. “Seal” opens Friday, Sept. 28, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 14. This theatrical thriller will have audiences wondering whether lead character Greg Scott is the (very […]
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Brunswick airport gets $6.2M from federal government
The Brunswick Executive Airport will receive more than $6 million from the federal government for a new aircraft hangar, perimeter fence and other improvements. A $6.2 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration was announced Monday by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. More than half the award, about $3.6 million, will pay for a new […]
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Charitable fund seeking applications
BRUNSWICK — The Fund Committee of the Alfred M. Senter Fund is soliciting applications from public charities involved in promoting the cultural, educational, environmental well being and general health and welfare of residents of Brunswick, Topsham, Durham, Harpswell, West Bath, Lisbon and Bath. The deadline is Oct. 31. The fund especially seeks to support charities […]
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Brunswick man's attempted murder trial to begin
AUGUSTA — A man accused of attempting to murder a sheriff’s deputy in Belgrade last year in a shoot-out that left a homeowner dead goes to trial Monday. Scott A. Bubar, 41, of Brunswick, was indicted on charges of aggravated attempted murder of Sgt. Jacob Pierce and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, both of which allegedly […]
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Maine still cleaning up after Thursday’s storms
Brunswick schools are closed Friday while crews continue to work to restore power to thousands of customers in the area. A powerful mid-day storm on Thursday knocked out electricity to as many as 29,700 homes and businesses at it peak. Cumberland and Lincoln counties appeared to have suffered the biggest hit. Just over 9,000 customers remained without […]
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Michael James Moody
BRUNSWICK — Michael James Moody, 63, of Bostwick Road passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, at his home. He was born in Augusta on June 29, 1955, the son of James Moody and Caroline Leclair. He attended schools in Lewiston. Michael was retired and was a jack-of-all-trades. He enjoyed his Westerns, fishing and playing cards with his […]
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The Theater Project announces plays for 2018-19 season
BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project kicks off its 47th year with a mix of original, classic, and modern plays for its 2018-2019 season. On Sept. 28, under the direction of Michael Rafkin, they will present the world premiere of “Seal,” written by Maine playwright Clay Graybeal. They can’t give too much away about this taut, […]