BATH — United Way of Mid Coast Maine has created an “Urgent Needs Fund” to help initiatives and agencies meet the heightened needs of local people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund has been established “to match the needs of vulnerable people in Mid Coast Maine with the generosity of people who want to help […]
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Only 41% of BIW workers came to work after first case of coronavirus at the shipyard
According to Tim Suitter, the communications representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers local S6, BIW’s largest union, the low shift count was not a unified statement by employees.
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With increased need, fewer volunteers, Bath-area food banks crave donations
Local grocery stores donate 70% of the Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program’s food, but those donations are depleting as stores struggle to keep products on shelves due to high demand for products like toilet paper and rice.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: March 27-April 3
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
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Navy calls BIW to remain open despite demands from Maine delegation, union
James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy pointed to the president’s coronavirus guidelines, which states “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry … you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule.”
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Midcoast educators rewriting the book after coronavirus
Area schools are closed in the face of a global pandemic, but in a short time, teachers created take-home packets for students and online education programs for its older students to ensure students continue to learn.
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Bath arts centers connect with public online in face of restricted gatherings
The Chocolate Church Arts Center’s first free online concert is streaming on the nonprofit’s Facebook page tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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BIW adds temporary parking throughout Bath
Additional spaces needed after shipyard shuttle service suspended
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Bath area schools, nonprofit provide food for students during coronavirus closures
Meals can be picked up Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dike Newell School, Fisher Mitchell School, Woolwich Central School and Phippsburg Elementary School.
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Man who allegedly crashed van into 91-year-old Bath woman’s home charged
Bath police charged 23-year-old James A. Brosseau of Phippsburg for failing to notify police or the homeowner after allegedly crashing his van into a Webber Avenue house on March 7.