The Brunswick-based career and technical education school propose two new programs for freshmen and sophomores to help increase enrollment.
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Bath-area school district eyes further budget cuts in light of pandemic impact
The Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors aims to adopt next year’s spending plan June 8.
Freeport approves tax break for L.L. Bean corporate HQ expansion
In exchange for a tax incentive, L.L. Bean officials granted an easement on property intended for a multi-use trail and will help clean up Concord Gully Brook, a longtime priority for the town.
Wiscasset airport receives over $3 million to repave runway
The airport’s only runway hasn’t been repaved since it was built in the 1960s.
Some medical marijuana stores report boost in sales under virus
Lisbon’s medical marijuana stores say they are seeing an increase in sales during the coronavirus pandemic that has closed or limited other businesses.
Midcoast Meals on Wheels loosens criteria due to virus, sees over 40% jump in need
Spectrum Generations delivers Meals on Wheels to 1,057 people compared to the 800 recipients it served prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.
‘We’re in it together’: Southern Midcoast students, teachers cope with remote learning amid pandemic
Academia from afar presents an array of challenges and concerns about the long-term effects caused by so much time away from the classroom.
Brunswick council loosens restrictions for non-essential retail, allows contactless pickup and delivery
Councilors also voted to “strongly recommend” masks or facial coverings for people entering indoor public spaces after failing to gather enough support for a mandate.
Midcoast farmers markets prepare for start of summer season amid pandemic
The Crystal Spring and downtown Brunswick markets are both operating in temporary new locations, and new safety and social distancing measures will be instituted there and in Bath.
First Bath-built Zumwalt officially finished, handed over to Navy
The Navy assumed ownership in 2016, but the Zumwalt wasn’t yet combat ready.