The $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act also includes funding for BIW to design the next-generation destroyer.
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BIW union to hold gate collection to support workers displaced by fire
A mobile home in Bowdoinham where multiple Bath Iron Works employees were living was damaged by an electrical fire Dec. 6. The shipyard’s largest union is holding a fundraiser to get them back on their feet.
Auburn woman charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Kimberly Sylvester has admitted to being in the Capitol building on the day of the riot.
Phippsburg voters approve moratorium on solar and wind development
The moratorium, which goes into effect immediately, applies strictly to commercial projects.
Toy Fund volunteers scramble behind the scenes to make holiday magic
The volunteers are always prepared for the unexpected. And they say they even enjoy the end-of-season scrambling to make sure every child is served.
Bowdoin Arctic Museum welcomes record number of visitors in first year in new space
This spring, the college completed a $37 million project, building two new buildings set back from Harpswell Road, one of which now houses its Arctic collection.
Wiscasset principal’s dismissal hearing set for next week
The Wiscasset schools superintendent recommended the School Committee fire Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Gina Stevens, accusing the principal of several transgressions, including improperly authorizing the installation of a hidden camera.
Bath-built destroyer shoots down another drone in Middle East
A defense official said the USS Mason shot down a drone launched by Houthi forces in Yemen, the latest in a series of engagements involving Bath-built destroyers in the region.
Maine lawmakers attend White House meeting on gun violence prevention
Eight Democratic senators and representatives from Maine, including House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, participated in the meeting with the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
‘The parents are just so thankful’
Toy Fund volunteers come back for the mission and the moments.