BATH – To adapt to Maine’s changing laws that protect working families, Bath Iron Works is installing two mobile pods designed to give nursing mothers a private, sanitary place to pump breast milk at work. To be in compliance with Maine state law, an employer must provide a clean, private space, other than a bathroom, […]
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Vaccine bill passed by lawmakers likely headed for statewide vote
An anti-vaccine group says it submitted more than 77,000 valid petition signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday, surpassing the threshold needed to place a “people’s veto” of a new vaccine law on the March ballot. The Secretary of State’s Office will review the petitions over the next 30 days to verify that […]
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With lawsuit pending, Prime Automotive Group fires David Rosenberg
After accusing his largest investor of financial misconduct, David Rosenberg has been fired as chief executive of Prime Automotive Group, a company built by Rosenberg and his colorful father, the late Ira Rosenberg. David Rosenberg was the chief executive of one of the nation’s largest auto dealership networks, with nine locations in Maine. In July, […]
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Norway woman says she buried best friend in her backyard, to show her love
Vernelle Jackson has no regrets about burying her best friend in the backyard of her mobile home property in Norway about 18 months ago. It was an expression of love and respect to a longtime friend, whose dying wish was to be laid to rest near her friend and caregiver, Jackson, an 81-year-old South Carolina native, […]
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Hands-free driving law goes live – with one expensive mixup
Imprecise wording in the state’s new hands-free driving law that took effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday means that Mainers ticketed for holding a cellphone while driving could pay a dramatically higher fine for a first offense than legislators intended. Sen. William Diamond, D-Cumberland, sponsored the legislation to prohibit drivers from holding or manipulating cellphones or other non-necessary […]
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Three firefighters injured in Farmington blast remain in critical condition
FARMINGTON — As the investigation into what caused a deadly explosion Monday at the LEAP central office building on Route 2 continued Wednesday, three firefighters remained in critical condition and one was released from the hospital. Fire Rescue Chief Terry Bell, 62, Capt. Scott Baxter, 37, and his father, firefighter Theodore “Ted” Baxter, 64, were […]
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CMP submits last-minute change to power line plan to avoid protected pond
Central Maine Power has submitted a last-minute request to change the route of a proposed electric transmission line through western Maine to avoid a remote pond, a move that will likely delay permitting for the controversial project. The power company wants to reopen its application and amend its 145-mile power line to skirt a special […]
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Maine briefs: Driver, passenger in fatal crash were not wearing seatbelts; Largest cannabis conference in Northeast coming to Maine
Driver, passenger in fatal crash were not wearing seatbelts HOWLAND, Maine (AP) — State police in Maine say two people killed in a crash on Interstate 95 were not wearing seat belts, and the driver of the vehicle likely fell asleep. That fatal crash took place Monday in Howland. Police say 63-year-old driver Michael Dentico, of Arundel, died […]
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Popular Brunswick spot Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe announces move to Brunswick Landing next year
BRUNSWICK — Longtime downtown fixture Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe is moving to Brunswick Landing at the end of next year, the business announced Wednesday. In a Facebook post that garnered more than 400 reactions and over 150 comments in the first two hours, the cafe painted a picture of what they said was an […]
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Group building Brunswick veterans plaza increases fundraising goal by $70K
The group planning a plaza in downtown Brunswick to honor veterans is increasing its fundraising goal from $250,000 to $320,000. The plaza is designed to honor veterans of all branches of the military and the Merchant Marines. It will be located on the mall in downtown Brunswick, an expansion on the site that will include the current Veterans […]