Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery and would both be eligible for part of the $25 billion funding through the SHIPYARD Act.
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Lisbon firefighters free woodpecker trapped in fishing line
The woodpecker had become entangled in fishing line in a tree by the Sabattus River.
Bates College fires a top campus safety officer for violating use-of-force policies
Lead Campus Safety Officer Dennis Skinner, who was fired for an incident in which he tackled a student, said he didn’t try to restrain that student until he pushed him.
Freeport approves controversial restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb
Councilor Chip Lawrence, dissenting, said the town’s new ordinance was “too restrictive.”
Maine vaccine providers expand walk-in options for COVID-19 shots
More sites are beginning to offer walk-in vaccinations as the state stresses convenience to maintain momentum in its program.
Brunswick’s 9th Poem in Your Pocket day goes virtual amid pandemic
In an effort to promote social distancing, the poetry readings will be broadcast this year on Brunswick’s local television channel.
Topsham schools switch to remote-only due to COVID-19 cases
Maine School Administrative District 75 Interim Superintendent Robert Lucy announced Monday that students will learn remotely from April 27 to May 6.
Bath high school considers program to give students more in-person instruction
Morse High School Principal Eric Varney said a voluntary extended school day program could give students the additional in-person learning they may be craving.
Mills administration removes requirement for wearing masks outdoors
The Portland Expo will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations starting Wednesday, as vaccine demand eases across Maine.
State watching rabies attacks, new strain potential issue
A recent spree of attacks in Topsham points to a potential cluster of rabies, but not more rabies in the state, experts say.