Feb. 28, 1890: Bath Iron Works wins its first contract for the construction of complete ships – two iron gunboats for the U.S. Navy. Flags are hoisted at the shipyard and the yard’s whistles issue three loud blasts at noon to celebrate the occasion. The award accelerates the rush to convert the yard’s South Division […]
2020
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Bill Nemitz: The truth is vaccines save Maine kids’ lives. Let’s keep it that way.
For all the time they’ve spent talking in recent months, supporters of Question 1 have said precious little.
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Foundations of Investing talk set for March 4 in Winslow
WINSLOW — Local financial advisor Sasha Fitzpatrick will present Foundations of Investing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St. Fitzpatrick’s 30-minute presentation will explain the basics of sound investing, and how developing an investment strategy can help you grow your money, so you can better finance your retirement, your […]
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Carrabec High School’s Carey to receive 2020 Principal’s Award
Annika Carey, daughter of Erik and Tanya Carey, of Embden, a senior at Carrabec High School in North Anson, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Timothy Richards. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic […]
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Helen Thompson School fifth-graders start project to save animals
West Gardiner 10-year-olds Kendyl Heyer, Lila Anderson and Isabella Johnson, with help from parents and students and school staff, collect necessities to donate to Kennebec Valley Humane Society.