Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths Monday, continuing the downward trend in new infections.
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Injured BIW worker’s condition improves, hospital says
Local S6, BIW’s largest union, raised over $57,000 for Garrett Bailey, a BIW rigger injured on the job, who was reported to be in “fair condition” Friday, according to a hospital spokesperson.
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Woman charged after driving car into Wiscasset sheriff’s office
Police say the driver, 35-year-old Kristin Crowley of Wiscasset, was out on bail after her arrest for her alleged role in the November armed burglary of Maxwell’s Market and Deli in Wiscasset.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Richmond officials sell property at center of junkyard dispute
The sale of the property at 640 Alexander Reed Road leaves David Smith looking for a place to live and shifts the requirement to clean up the property onto its new owner.
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BIW rigger still in critical condition after injury involving crane
Local S6, the shipyard’s largest union, continues the fundraising push to help the injured worker and his family.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Little ice on Kennebec River system delays smelt season
Warmer than average temperatures and heavy rains so far this winter have slowed ice formation on the Kennebec River and its tributaries, and it’s not clear that enough ice will form for smelt fishing this year.
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BIW wants workers vaccinated sooner, but won’t make vaccinations mandatory
Bath Iron Works argued its workers should be included with the over 200,000 Mainers in the 1B and 1C vaccination groups.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Local & State
Bowdoin copes with COVID housing challenge
College officials are opting to house students at a local hotel for the winter break and spring semester, giving students safe lodging and local business a boost.
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BIW employee critically injured on the job, union says
The mechanic was injured at the shipyard Saturday morning, but the company and union declined to say how the injury occurred.
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Three COVID-19 outbreaks in Lisbon as cases rise
There have been five positive COVID-19 cases reported at Lisbon High School, three at Lisbon Community School and at least three at Lisbon’s public works department.