The annual operation, known as the Kennebec River Spring Break-Out, prevents coastal flooding and keeps the river open to ships.
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Bowdoin College preparing for ‘distinct possibility’ of coronavirus case on campus
Six Bowdoin College students studying in Italy, where there have been more than 3,000 confirmed cases of the virus, have returned home after increasing health threats, according to college officials. None of them will be returning to Bowdoin this semester.
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BIW could hear decision on Navy frigate contract sooner than expected
Bath Iron Works is one of four shipyards vying for the contract, along with Austal USA of Alabama, Huntington Ingalls of Mississippi and Fincantieri Marinette Marine of Wisconsin.
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Lisbon school spending plan could drive 7.8% tax increase
The latest proposed budget adds an elementary school teacher in response to growing enrollment at Libon Community School.
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Next year’s Freeport-area school budget could grow 3.47%
Regional School Unit 5’s proposed $35.4 million budget could raise district-wide taxes 4.77%.
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Richmond voters opt to extend TIF district, explore school district withdrawal
A steady stream of voters turned out at the Public Works garage on High Street to vote on two local issues as well as the state referendum on the vaccine law and the presidential primary.
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Richmond man sentenced on sexual touching, other charges in West Bath
Jeffrey Tilton will serve six months in jail on assault and unlawful sexual touching charges and will receive probation on witness tampering charge.
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Harpswell lobsterman announces bid for Maine House
Steve “Bubba” Davis of Harpswell has announced plans to run as a Republican for Maine House District 51, which includes East Brunswick, Harpswell and West Bath. The seat is held by Democrat Joyce “Jay” McCreight, who has announced her plans to run for reelection last month. Davis, who retired from Bath Iron Works in 2018 […]
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Stuck in the mud at the Topsham polls
One of the entrances to the Topsham Fairgrounds, where voting was held Tuesday, was closed after it turned to mud and officials say they are in search of an alternative polling place.
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With clock ticking, Brunswick looking at waste management options
Townwide recycling costs skyrocketed during last year’s budget cycle, and as another, and considerably higher budget season looms, town councilors are looking at future options to avoid another $138,000 recycling increase before the landfill closes next year.