The shipyard, which employs 6,700, will use the funds to continue maintenance and modernization to its Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
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Police: Teen charged with Bath burglary after chase
Bath police say Saturday “smash and grab” at South End Park may be related to similar Nov. 21 break-ins
Brunswick, Bowdoin College rally for climate action
Elementary-aged children, college students and Brunswick community members joined in solidarity Friday to demand action on what protesters are calling a “climate crisis.”
Boys Basketball: Lisbon rallies past Raiders, 57-46
Corey Wiers nails two key 3-pointers in fourth quarter for visitors.
Police: Richmond woman still missing
Dozens attend a Friday vigil in Brunswick for Anneliese Heinig, who was last seen on Nov. 26.
Maine trooper failed to follow policy when he had missing Richmond mother’s car towed
The state police trooper didn’t try to contact the owners of the SUV left along Interstate 295 by Anneliese Heinig on Nov. 26, potentially delaying the search for the woman.
Richmond officials mull election date on school withdrawal proposal
Selectmen are seeking more information on when a vote to determine whether withdrawal from Regional School Unit 2 should be held, while one town resident is taking issue with the petition submitted to launch the process.
Brunswick council adopts climate resolution
Councilors unanimously approved the resolution, pledging to help “safeguard against the current and potential consequences of climate change, including adopting specific policy goals and funding accomplishment of those goals.”
Rep. Seth Berry to discuss proposal for consumer-owned power authority in Bath
On Wednesday Rep. Seth Berry will outline his proposal for a consumer-owned utility, which he believes would be both more reliable and have a smaller price tag for consumers.
State issues reminder to eliminate browntail moth caterpillars
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry wants people to kill the insects, which are harmful to both humans and trees, before they become active again in the spring.