Topsham-Brunswick bridge group weighs appeal to stop span replacement

John Graham of the Friends of the Frank J. Wood Bridge said a closer examination of Maine Department of Transportation calculations would show the cost of rehabilitating the bridge is closer to the cost for replacing it.

Federal judge rules in favor of MDOT on Topsham-Brunswick bridge replacement suit

The decision means Maine Department of Transportation's plan to replace the heavily traveled, 90-year-old-bridge can move ahead.

Bowdoin College prepares for spring semester reopening

The plan is a change from the fall semester, where primarily first-year students were on campus and most sophomores, juniors and seniors studied remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Casco Bay shellfish group building database to help local industry adapt

The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish Working Group wants to know what kind of information shellfish communities would like to see in a public database, aiming to supply those in the industry with one comprehensive resource.

bluShift Aerospace makes history with biofuel powered rocket launch

Despite technical setbacks early on, the Brunswick-based company successfully launched its first rocket around Sunday afternoon.

Bowdoin museum to highlight acquisitions from 2020

Bowdoin copes with COVID housing challenge

College officials are opting to house students at a local hotel for the winter break and spring semester, giving students safe lodging and local business a boost.

Brunswick agency holds 1st drive-thru vaccination clinic in southern Maine

Independence Association and Guardian Pharmacy of Maine team up to vaccinate clients with intellectual and physical disabilities and their caregivers.

Brunswick superintendent urges Mills to prioritize vaccines for teachers

Brunswick Superintendent Phil Potenziano argued in a Jan. 15 letter to Gov. Janet Mills that vaccinating education staff will allows schools to return to more in-person learning.

Brunswick soup kitchen reports 58% spike in meals served in 2020

Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program set records in 2020 for its soup kitchen and food bank and expects to see increased use over the next 3 to 6 months.