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Updated 2:51 pm · March 30, 2026
Drew Johnson Staff Writer

Testaroonie

Alex is writing a test entry here. Wow, look at how neat this is.

Updated 5:10 pm · March 13, 2026
Travis Lazarczyk Columnist

4 takeaways from Kennebunk-area schools’ proposed budget

Last year’s budget failed twice before voters in RSU 21 — which also covers Kennebunkport and Arundel — approved a pared-back version on the 3rd attempt.

Updated 3:17 pm · March 12, 2026

Cooper scores to end the first half

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) slam dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Updated 3:43 pm · March 2, 2026
Drew Bonifant Staff Writer

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This is Erica writing and not sure whether my byline is about to pop up.

Updated 3:49 pm · February 11, 2026

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Updated 3:44 pm · February 11, 2026

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Updated 3:07 pm · February 11, 2026

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Updated 12:24 pm · February 11, 2026
Drew Johnson Staff Writer

Hesgeth speaks to BIW employees

“What you’re building here in Bath is essential to the arsenal of freedom,” Hegseth said Monday. “And nobody builds it better than you guys.”

Hegseth expressed support during Monday’s speech for BIW employees to receive more pay for what they do. Workers in the audience included those who clocked in early Monday morning and stayed to listen to Hegseth start around 2:30 p.m.

Updated 11:43 am · February 11, 2026

Rosaline Welsh, of Damariscotta, has been a regular protester during Trump’s time in office and was similarly critical of Hegseth’s visit.

“He is traveling around to promote Trump’s vessels that they are paying everyone to build and name after [him],” Welsh said, adding that she expects things “to get a lot worse before they get better.”

Updated 11:27 am · February 11, 2026
Rachel Ohm Staff Writer
Updated 11:20 am · February 11, 2026

“I came out to show our secretary of war support,” Blanchard said. “He’s here showing support to Bath, and the men and women that build these ships.”

Updated 11:17 am · February 11, 2026

“I think we are seeing democracy under assault right now.”

Jed James
Updated 11:08 am · February 11, 2026

Hesgeth has arrived at Bath Iron Works

About 400 people have lined the streets leading to the yard, some cheering for the defense secretary and others with signs protesting the administration.