Margaret Reid, 38, was walking with her son when she was struck and killed by a Brunswick motorist on Tuesday, police said.
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Senate rejects Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses
The Democratic-led House is unlikely to take the measure up, which means the rule would stand.
Sagadahoc police launch gun safety program in light of unintentional shootings by children
Nationwide, 25% of all gun owners reported storing all of their guns in an unlocked location in their home, and 4.6 million minors live in homes with loaded, unlocked firearms, according to a national nonprofit.
Freeport appoints 25-year department veteran as newest fire and rescue chief
Paul Conley said he plans to look for new pathways to address mental health calls in Freeport, as well as boost recruitment and retention efforts.
Damaged Brunswick overpass likely to require ‘at least six figures’ worth of repairs
As of Wednesday, the Durham Road overpass — which was struck on Tuesday by a piece of equipment being hauled underneath the span — was still restricted to a single lane of alternating traffic, according to Maine DOT.
Maine’s coastal hotels saw better business this year
The state witnessed a rise in visitors between May and August 2021 compared to the previous two years.
House passes defense bill calling for potential Bath-built ships
The NDAA authorizes three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the main type of ship BIW builds, but doesn’t dictate which shipyard will construct the ships.
Bowdoin College to require booster shots for all students, faculty and staff
The mandate becomes effective Jan. 21, 2022, and gives students 30 days to receive the shot upon becoming eligible.
UNH student accidentally drowned, autopsy shows
The Massachusetts man was last seen walking away from a fraternity party at which he had gotten into a fight.
Brunswick intersection switches to 3-way stop next week
The intersection of Church Road and McKeen Street in Brunswick will be converted to a three-way stop beginning Dec. 15. “The change is being implemented to improve safety and mobility at the intersection and the corridor as a whole,” wrote Brunswick Town Engineer Ryan Barnes in a statement. “Advanced signage and message boards will be […]