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Brunswick, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Brunswick! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Brunswick’s allocation compares to other Maine cities and towns.
- How a Brunswick ER visit shaped one woman’s chronic Lyme journey.
- How a popsicle break helped Brunswick girls clinch a playoff upset
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
- Sunday: Cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Exhibit MOU 3: Qualified Subdivisions' Allocations (maine.gov) — Brunswick is slated to receive a defined share of Maine’s consolidated state allocation, listed here as 1.611% of Cumberland County’s qualified subdivision funding. This table breaks down how that pool is divided among cities and towns statewide, giving residents a sense of how Brunswick compares with nearby communities like Portland, South Portland, and Scarborough. 
• Patients suffering from long-term Lyme disease symptoms face difficulties (centralmaine.com) — A West Bath woman’s long struggle with chronic Lyme includes a pivotal emergency visit to Mid-Coast Hospital in Brunswick, highlighting how local patients face lingering symptoms and skepticism. The story follows several Midcoast residents, explains new MaineHealth research, and shares practical prevention tips as tick-borne illnesses rise across Maine.
• Sugar rush, patience push Brunswick girls lacrosse past Cony in quarterfinals (pressherald.com) — Brunswick High’s girls lacrosse team rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to beat Cony 9-7 in a Class B quarterfinal in Augusta, powered by a patient, possession-focused offense. Freshman Emma Michaud led the Dragons with three goals, and Brunswick now advances to Saturday’s state semifinal against either Greely or Gardiner/Hall-Dale.
📸 Around Brunswick
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Brunswick Pride →
Brunswick Town Mall, 191-195 Maine St, Brunswick
12:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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The Sharing Table: Food For All In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Atrium
12:00 pm -
Teen D&D In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Seminar Room 205
3:00 pm -
Story Time with Robyn In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Meeting Room
10:30 am
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
📣 Brunswick Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Free Coffee Friday! In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Library Lobby (below the mezzanine)
9:00 am -
Music with Miss Teresa In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Meeting Room
11:00 am -
Sea Dog Brewing | Topsham, ME →
Sea Dog Brewing Company Topsham, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island #100, Topsham
4:00 pm -
Explorers' Guild D&D Games →
Game Box Video Games & Comics, 49 Topsham Fair Mall Rd # 21, Topsham
12:30 pm -
The Sharing Table: Food For All In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Atrium
12:00 pm -
Teen D&D In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Seminar Room 205
3:00 pm -
Story Time with Robyn In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Meeting Room
10:30 am -
Tabletop War Games →
Game Box Video Games & Comics, 49 Topsham Fair Mall Rd # 21, Topsham
1:00 pm
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In my 70s, I worked at Monkey C Monkey Do.
That was one of the best jobs ever. Kids from 4 to 104 can have a great time, moving, laughing and daring to step out of our comfort zones! Highly… (Nextdoor Maine/Bath)
- Hannaford posted a job opening for FT Customer Service Leader in Brunswick. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Brunswick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brunswick here.
🗞 Nearby News
Topsham
- Topsham-area voters pass $61.2 million school budget (pressherald.com)
- Lisbon police issue shelter-in-place for Lisbon Falls as they search for suspect in Maine town (wmtw.com)
- OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 11, 2026 (townline.org)
Freeport
- LL Bean announces opening date for renovated flagship store in Freeport, Maine (wmtw.com)
- A Q&A with the new Bonny Eagle school district superintendent (pressherald.com)
- 15 Quirky Roadside Attractions Hidden In Maine Towns (everafterinthewoods.com)
Ok Brunswick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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