Coastal Enterprises Inc., or CEI, and is one of 384 businesses across the country to receive a portion of the more than $4 billion donated by the ex-wife of Amazon founder, MacKenzie Scott.
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Mid Coast Hospital gives first dose of COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare staff
Vaccine distribution comes as the pandemic in Maine spikes, with a record 551 new cases on Wednesday.
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Some environmentalists worry Bowdoin College’s new solar array will harm rare grassland
The 20-acre, 18,000-panel solar array will help offset the college’s energy consumption, but the land is situated on a rare, “critically imperiled” grassland that environmentalists worry will be harmed by the project.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Alleged Phippsburg shoplifter hits officer with vehicle during getaway in Brunswick
Lori Bourgeois, 59, of Phippsburg, was charged with eluding an officer, assault, driving to endanger, criminal speed, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, criminal mischief and other charges.
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Community gathers to honor teen who died by suicide, encourage those struggling to reach out
Spencer Smith, 16, took his own life last week. On Tuesday, his family and loved ones gathered for a vigil in his memory and to share a simple but strong message: Speak up if you are struggling.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Death of Brunswick teen who took his life a sign of pandemic’s toll on young people
The midcoast community is mourning the loss of a high school football player whose parents have cited the coronavirus pandemic as a factor affecting their son’s mental health.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Virtual Midcoast Tree Auction to replace festival in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Less than a week after making the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Midcoast Tree Festival in Brunswick because of the pandemic, organizers have come up with a creative way to bring holiday joy to the community while raising money for All Saints Parish (St. John’s School), Spectrum Generations’ Meals on Wheels program, […]
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Downeaster still chugging along despite low ridership
With four out of five daily trips from Brunswick to Boston back up and running following a two-month shut down in the spring and only up to 50 percent capacity on a train at a time, Downeaster officials are reporting only about 400 travelers per day— just about a quarter of projected totals.
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Brunswick firefighters snuff out fire at BIW manufacturing building
A fire broke out in a dust collector Friday morning but was extinguished before spreading, according to Brunswick Fire Chief Ken Brillant.
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For those with developmental disabilities, pandemic presents unique risks
Independence Association day program is temporarily shut down, limiting clients’ ability to be out and about in the community, and staff and clients alike are struggling to keep spirits high.