Proceeds from the cookbook will benefit the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, particularly programs that aim to feed hungry Mainers and promote mental health among commercial fishermen.
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Topsham woman killed in Massachusetts car crash
A Topsham woman was reportedly killed Monday night after a speeding driver ran a red light and crashed into her car in Brighton, Massachusetts. The crash occurred around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Birmingham Parkway and Western Avenue, according to the Boston Globe. Anderson Nova, 19, of Randolph, Massachusetts was allegedly speeding in a rented […]
Brunswick nonprofit receives grant to support affordable housing initiatives and community facilities in Maine, New Hampshire
The Brunswick-based Genesis Fund was awarded an $825,000 grant from the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund at the U.S. Treasury Department. The CDFI Program invests in and builds the capacity of CDFIs to serve low-income people and underserved communities lacking adequate access to affordable financial products and services. The Genesis Fund’s award provides loan […]
Bath museum’s new exhibit reveals Maine’s connection to the slave trade
Artifacts featured in the new exhibit reveal Bath-built ships and Maine captains and crews transported both enslaved people and crops manufactured by slavery.
New directory aims to boost visibility of women-owned businesses
The CEI Women’s Business Center launched Maine Women’s Business List recently. It has nearly 300 women-owned businesses listed so far.
Bath shipyard remains quiet on potential fallout of vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Bath Iron Works continues to refuse to answer questions regarding how many workers are vaccinated against COVID-19, how many have quit over the requirement, and what the company’s contingency plan is.
Police identify California woman killed walking in Topsham
Margaret Reid, 38, was walking with her son when she was struck and killed by a Brunswick motorist on Tuesday, police said.
Sagadahoc police launch gun safety program in light of unintentional shootings by children
Nationwide, 25% of all gun owners reported storing all of their guns in an unlocked location in their home, and 4.6 million minors live in homes with loaded, unlocked firearms, according to a national nonprofit.
House passes defense bill calling for potential Bath-built ships
The NDAA authorizes three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the main type of ship BIW builds, but doesn’t dictate which shipyard will construct the ships.
Bowdoin College to require booster shots for all students, faculty and staff
The mandate becomes effective Jan. 21, 2022, and gives students 30 days to receive the shot upon becoming eligible.