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Brunswick NAS: Reuse or Refuse? PDF Print E-mail
by Tristan Radtke
Coastal Journal contributor


The Defense Base Closure And Realignment (BRAC) committee-ordered closure of Naval Air Station - Brunswick (NASB) came as a shock to the midcoast several years ago, and forced the region to come to grips with a significant economic problem. As has been the case in other BRAC closures, including one which I have witnessed personally at Fort Ord, in Monterey County, California, the community came together to address the issue.  In NASB’s case, the region established the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA).
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A grim anniversary PDF Print E-mail
This week is the third anniversary of the day when Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans, and due to a series of governmental foul-ups at all levels, New Orleans drowned.
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On Labor Day PDF Print E-mail
by Gina Hamilton
Coastal Journal editor


Down at Turning Tide Cottage, things are still in a state of squalor from trying (unsuccessfully, as it happens) to find housing in Orono for our son and heir.  Large boxes of student junk still clutter the hallway and laundry is still underdone.  And for now, said son and heir will be driving three times per week to Orono to take class while waiting for housing to open up one way or t’other.  In my car.  But I did offer.  I can walk to work; he can’t walk to class.
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