The pandemic has pushed back plans for the rail service from Brunswick to Rockland dubbed the Coastal Connection, which has already been delayed several times.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
BIW to temporarily lay off workers during strike
The Bath shipyard is looking to lay off Local S7 surveyors and trades inspectors due to lack of work brought on by another union’s strike.
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Striking BIW union meets with federal mediator
The union said any movement toward resuming contract negotiations is halted until the BIW meets with the mediator.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Arrowsic man arrested after allegedly trying to stab relative over cheeseburger
Joshua Canonico, 44, allegedly tried to stab a relative with a wood chisel as the two fought.
Posted inMaine, News
Woolwich man still critical after being hit by truck in Topsham
Maine State Police say 41-year-old Joseph Fisher of Woolwich was standing on the shoulder of Interstate 295 northbound securing items in the bed of his pickup truck when he was struck by a box truck.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Times Record
Four candidates running for 2 seats in Richmond
Voting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, in the conference room at the Town Office, in conjunction with the statewide primary and the referendum on the Regional School Unit 2 budget.
Posted inMaine
Bath expands downtown sidewalks for business, pedestrian use
The changes will last until Oct. 31, according to a report from the city.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
BIW strike continues into third week with no resolution
While the strike marches on, BIW announced it is hiring more temporary subcontractors to compensate for 4,300 machinists out of work.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
State pulls plug on music festival at Brunswick campground
Promoters hoped to win state approval for Summer Jam Camp Out 2020 by promising to spread people out among campsites to minimize large gatherings. The state rejected that idea.
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Shipyard hiring temporary workers; mediation next week
Shipbuilders went on strike June 22 after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract in dispute that’s primarily centered on subcontractors, work rules and seniority.