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.
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Brunswick agency holds 1st drive-thru vaccination clinic in southern Maine
Independence Association and Guardian Pharmacy of Maine team up to vaccinate clients with intellectual and physical disabilities and their caregivers.
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Brunswick superintendent urges Mills to prioritize vaccines for teachers
Brunswick Superintendent Phil Potenziano argued in a Jan. 15 letter to Gov. Janet Mills that vaccinating education staff will allows schools to return to more in-person learning.
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Rescued Phippsburg snowy owl dies from injuries
Diane Winn, executive director of Avian Haven, said the snowy owl was emaciated when it arrived and an x-ray revealed soft tissue damage on the left wing and organ damage consistent with a traumatic impact.
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District Attorney: Former Topsham school resource officer investigated
Topsham Police Chief Marc Hagan confirmed there was a potential misconduct complaint filed against former school resource officer Randy Cook, who resigned in November.
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West Bath soap opera podcast airs 100th episode, hits 46,000 listeners
“Now, 46,000 people in over 70 countries have listened to this podcast and it freaks me out to think of all the people I’ve reached with this soap opera,” said Marsha Hinton of West Bath, creator of “Restless Shores.”
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Suspected rabid fox shot after biting at children, fighting with dog in Phippsburg
According to Norman Turner, Phippsburg animal control officer, the fox had porcupine quills in its mouth, a common sign the animal was rabid.
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Brunswick soup kitchen reports 58% spike in meals served in 2020
Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program set records in 2020 for its soup kitchen and food bank and expects to see increased use over the next 3 to 6 months.