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
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.
First BIW-built destroyer in two years heads to sea for testing
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.’
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.
College notebook: Northeast-10 Conference latest to halt winter athletics during pandemic
Decision a tough break for Messalonskee graduate Sophie Holmes, a senior at Franklin Pierce University; Cony’s McCormick handles lost season at Bates.
Young players show promise for UMaine men’s hockey team after opening games
Sophomore goalie Matthew Thiessen and freshman forward Lynden Breen provide strong performances in weekend series at New Hampshire.
Maine high school swim teams prepare for a season unlike any other
Coaches will have to find creative ways to motivate swimmers, including competing in virtual meets, during pandemic.
Questions remain regarding future of Bowdoinham recycling program
With temporary recycling operations open at the public works department, Bowdoinham hasn’t determined where the program will be housed long-term.
Return of standout Blanca Millan gives UMaine women’s basketball team a spark
Back from a knee injury, the fifth year senior is back and ready to lead the University of Maine women’s basketball team.
Brunswick and Topsham-area schools hosting suicide prevention forums
Forums will look at the warning signs of suicide and provide tools to support students in a time of increased mental health stress due to the coronavirus pandemic.