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Bath-built destroyer returns from trials after enduring winter storm at sea

by Kathleen O'Brien December 21, 2020December 22, 2020

A Bath Iron Works spokesman said the ship performed “remarkable well in tough conditions.”

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Community solar development approved in Richmond

by Jessica Lowell December 21, 2020December 22, 2020

The project is among the most recent to be approved as renewable energy companies vie to get connected to the power grid in Maine.

Times Record

After Brunswick teen’s suicide, parents advised of warning signs, where to call for help

by Darcie Moore December 17, 2020December 18, 2020

Greg Marley of Maine’s National Alliance of Mental Illness says parents should watch for changes in their adolescent and young adult teens and talk to them about suicide.

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Freeport council approves zoning change for Desert of Maine revitalization

by Hannah LaClaire December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

Doug and Mela Heestand, who purchased the property in late 2018, are in the midst of a multi-year, nearly $2.5 million revamp.

Maine, News

After push from Maine Attorney General, Phippsburg board adopts Mills’ mask mandate

by Kathleen O'Brien December 17, 2020December 18, 2020

In a letter to the Phippsburg Select Board, Attorney General Aaron Frey wrote Gov. Mills’ executive order makes the board “legally obligated to require the use of face coverings in all municipal buildings.”

Maine, Times Record

Brunswick-based nonprofit receives $10 million from ex-wife of Amazon founder

by Hannah LaClaire December 16, 2020December 17, 2020

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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Bowdoinham farm calendars help food pantry during pandemic

by Darcie Moore December 16, 2020December 23, 2020

Bowdoinham’s Kate Cutko made the calendars to showcase the town’s farmers that are being sold around town to benefit the town’s food pantry.

Maine, Times Record

First BIW-built destroyer in two years heads to sea for testing

by Kathleen O'Brien December 16, 2020December 16, 2020

BIW Spokesman David Hench said at-sea trials, also called builder’s trials, are the shipyard’s chance to ‘measure a vessel’s performance and general seaworthiness.’