Brunswick Housing Authority hopes switch to Section 8 housing will free up more funding, regain local control

More funding will not only help them better maintain the units they already have but also could open more opportunities to create more low-income housing in the future, according to Executive Director John Hodge.

Rufus Porter exhibit topic of lecture at Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Brunswick church, businesses alarmed by weekend burglaries

Two Brunswick churches and two Bath Road businesses were burglarized.

Bowdoin grad Hari Kondabolu hopes ‘The Simpsons’ creators will keep character Apu after actor says he won’t voice the role

A 2017 documentary by comedian and Bowdoin graduate Hari Kondabolu criticized the show's stereotypical portrayal of the Indian-American character.

Brunswick dinner benefits the hungry in the name of MLK

Maine's soup kitchens and food banks see their donations spike during the holiday season, but the 13.6% of Maine households experiencing food insecurity know the need doesn't end with the holidays.

Bill seeks to bar large retailers from using the ‘dark store loophole’ in property tax battles

The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use.

The Theater Project presents ‘The 39 Steps’

Portland restaurateurs to open new steak and oyster spot downtown

From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring. 

Amid continued growth, Brunswick airport looking for manager, hoping to attract flight technician school

In November, the airport surpassed the number of flight operations (22,847) the active-duty Naval Air Station did in 2005, the last year all the base squadrons were fully operational. 

Local rinks preparing to open in coming weeks

For years, the start of the ice skating season has been pushed back as crews trying to prepare the ice battle against milder temperatures.