The $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act also includes funding for BIW to design the next-generation destroyer.
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Augusta school board votes down transgender-inclusive policy
Some school board members argued the policy needs more work, but others said there was plenty of time for adjustments since the document was introduced nearly a year ago.
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
BIW union to hold gate collection to support workers displaced by fire
A mobile home in Bowdoinham where multiple Bath Iron Works employees were living was damaged by an electrical fire Dec. 6. The shipyard’s largest union is holding a fundraiser to get them back on their feet.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield manager, councilors come under fire as residents pack meeting to air grievances
Town Manager Michelle Flewelling was the focus of many residents’ concerns, as some questioned her qualifications and decisions on a number of issues.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Construction of new, expanded Litchfield Food Bank nears completion
The Plains Road facility, which is three times larger than the current space used by the food bank, will enable patrons to come in and select their own food items for the first time.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Fourth lawsuit filed challenging new law on foreign campaign spending
The suit filed in federal court by a group that includes current and former lawmakers argues the law put in place by voters in November violates the First and 14th amendments.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Westbrook man who drove into 4 state troopers pleads not guilty to OUI
Tyler Croston, 24, was arraigned Thursday in York County Superior Court on driving under the influence, aggravated driving to endanger and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inMaine
At least 60 Maine schools caught in nationwide hoax threats, prompting lockdowns
Email threats sent to dozens of schools around the state Thursday prompted some Maine schools to initiate lockdowns and notify parents before police determined them to be hoaxes. Schools in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel were locked down Thursday morning, but returned to normal operations by early afternoon, according to letters sent to parents. “The nature […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Austin Theriault calls for debates in Maine 2nd congressional primary
Fort Kent lawmaker seeks a series of three debates with fellow Republican Mike Soboleski
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Congress passes military spending bill that would bring $3.6 billion to Maine
The bill would support the state’s defense industry, which builds ships, fighter jet engine components and other equipment for the military.