10,000 Maniacs and The Nelsons concerts are set for the Waterville Opera House, Native American Storytelling and Song is planned in Skowhegan and other events you won’t want to miss are scheduled this week.
Bath
Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
Bath Iron Works lays keel for its newest Navy destroyer
Bath Iron Works has started building its next Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, laying out the keel for the new ship this week.
Where to shop for local fabric, yarn and craft supplies in Maine
Check out our guide to local stores for your next fiber arts or crafting project.
In the push for a statewide school cellphone ban in Maine, local control could stand in the way
Many teachers, parents and school leaders in Maine support bell-to-bell school phone bans, but lawmakers this month scaled back on a bill, citing overreach of local control.
Fed up with BIW, the big bullies of Bath | Letter
Bath Iron Works’ proposed multiphase project will only create more headaches for city residents.
Pressure is on to extend ACA subsidies as premium hikes loom
The enhanced tax credits, first approved in 2021, would expire at the end of the year if Congress fails to act.
Mt. Ararat principal plans more training, supervision after hazing investigation
But before his presentation Thursday, some players’ parents expressed frustrations that the investigation into the allegations was not neutral or complete.
Maine schools and the MPA aren’t doing enough to stop hazing | Column
Officials should send a message and deny the Mt. Ararat boys hockey team’s appeal to return to the ice for the 2025-26 season.
Coverage of Maine’s Hands Off! protests was disappointing | Letter
Last Sunday’s story, “A groundswell of everyday people,” was long and descriptive but lacking in hard news about the many “Hands Off!” rallies around the state. Only eight community rallies were even mentioned when, in fact, there were at least 29 of them – including Bridgton, Lubec, Millinocket, Rockland, Houlton, Bath and York. Brunswick, where […]