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Introduction to Brunswick, Maine
Brunswick, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 22 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 121 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Portland metropolitan area. Brunswick has a population of 21,172.
Brunswick History
The area was originally settled in by Thomas Purchase in 1628. Brunswick was incorporated as a town in 1738. The first cotton mill in Maine was established in this town. Brunswick was named after the House of Brunswick, the Germanic royal dynasty that ruled the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
Brunswick and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Brunswick
Parks like the Lishness Park, Pickard Field and Edwards Field are coupled with recreational facilities that attract tourists. The Pejepscot Historical Society Museum may interest those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. Golfers can also enjoy a round at the Brunswick Golf Course. The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival is hosted by the town every yeat.
Brunswick Transportation
Portland International is the nearest major airport.
Brunswick Higher Education
Bowdoin College is in the town. Other higher education institutes that can be attended from Brunswick include University of Southern Maine, Saint Joseph’s College and the University of Maine at Augusta.
Brunswick strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Brunswick to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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