‘Après COVID,’ Maine skiers continue to flock to the slopes

Ski industry experts say early signs point to another strong year after a record-breaking 2021-22 season.

With illnesses surging, Midcoast schools urge students to stay home if they aren’t feeling well

A recent spike in respiratory illnesses this month caused multiple schools in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham to close briefly for cleaning.

Brunswick adds section to preserve’s trail system

Rocket science: A timeline of a bluShift rocket engine test in Brunswick

Brunswick startup bluShift Aerospace's successful engine test produced just over 22 seconds of burn time on Friday, but it came only after weeks of preparation, according to founder and CEO Sascha Deri.

Employees at Little Dog cafe in Brunswick vote to unionize

Workers at the Little Dog by the Met are now part of Workers United, a union that represents employees in the food service industry.

Former Brunswick town councilor facing child pornography charges

Christopher Watkinson resigned from the Brunswick Town Council on Nov. 18 and is on leave from his job at Bowdoin College.

Brunswick to buy land for $4 million, preventing controversial housing development

Backed by both housing and environmental advocates, the Brunswick Town Council Monday approved a nearly $4 million land purchase that could affect the town's landscape for decades to come.

Facing housing shortage, Midcoast towns promote ‘mother-in-law suites’

Bath and Brunswick have both held public information sessions promoting accessory dwelling units, commonly known as "granny flats" or "mother-in-law suites," this fall, as communities around the state combat a housing shortage.

Midcoast police agencies feeling weight of widespread labor shortage

Brunswick, Topsham and Freeport are just three of dozens of communities around the state searching for police officers, thanks to a shortage that local department heads attribute to a hot labor market, generational shifts in the workforce and a negative public perception of law enforcement following George Floyd's murder in 2020.

UUCB Concerts for a Cause to present Christine Lavin