With the help of an anonymous gift and federal stimulus money, the community-owned cooperative seeks to rebuild toward long-term sustainability.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
BIW allowing close contacts of COVID-infected co-workers to remain on the job – with precautions
With more workers receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, the shipyard is reversing a policy that previously required employees to quarantine at home until they tested negative for the disease.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
‘A frightening shift’: Maine hospitals see surge of unvaccinated patients needing intensive care
ICU demands hit near-record levels at many hospitals despite lower overall patient counts; Central Maine Medical Center sees record levels of both.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Astros halt Yankees’ winning streak, avoid sweep
Jose Altuve’s three-run homer in the eighth inning propels Houston to a 7-4 win.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Bowdoin resident appointed first female commander of Maine National Guard combat engineer company
“The company is opening up and it’s not based on gender anymore, it’s based on what an individual can do,” said 1st Lt. Ellen Morrison.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine restores pre-pandemic requirements for unemployment
Businesses are reopening and need help, especially with the summer tourism season approaching, the state’s labor commissioner says.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: USM scores 40 runs in baseball doubleheader sweep
The Huskies pile up 35 hits and 20 walks while blowing out Plymouth State twice, 19-8 and 21-9.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Fire that damaged Fogler Library at UMaine was arson, officials say
University officials on Thursday announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Sports
Dozens testify in opposition to bills to ban female transgender athletes
Two Republican-backed bills are similar to legislation being pushed by conservatives in at least 30 other states.
Posted inNation & World
General says U.S. may train Afghan forces in other countries
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledges that continuing without American support on the ground ‘will be a challenge’ for the Afghans as they try to hold off Taliban insurgents.