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Maine has never had a fatal shark attack. Why now?

by Hannah LaClaire Times Record July 28, 2020July 29, 2020

Despite Monday’s fatality, attacks on humans are rare and often accidental.

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Summer resident killed by great white in Maine’s first fatal shark attack

by Gillian Graham and Reuben Schafir July 28, 2020July 29, 2020

Julie Dimperio Holowach, a recently retired fashion executive from New York City, was swimming near Bailey Island on Monday afternoon when she was attacked.

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Bowdoin College to provide iPads to all students during pandemic

by The Times Record July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis in which Bowdoin College will be conducting nearly all fall semester classes online, the college will issue iPad tablets to each student in the coming weeks. “This really levels the playing field for the students for whom internet access has been unreliable or non-existent,” said Senior Vice President and Chief […]

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Bath public library reopens

by The Times Record July 28, 2020

The Patten Free Library in Bath reopened to the public on Monday, July 27. Per new library policy, all staff and patrons over the age of 2 must wear a face covering at all times while in the library building and must use hand sanitizer upon entry. Up to 10 patrons at a time will […]

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Woman swimming off Harpswell killed by shark in 1st such Maine fatality

by Dennis Hoey July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

A 2nd woman who was swimming with the victim off Bailey Island on Monday was not injured, officials said.

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Local organizations step up to help feed people in need during pandemic

by Hannah LaClaire July 27, 2020July 29, 2020

Growing to Give, a farm-based nonprofit in Brunswick, is ramping up production to help feed more people, while local farms and the Brunswick Topsham Land Trust are distributing seedlings to help people grow their own food.