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Protesters, supporters rally outside Bath Iron Works ahead of Pete Hegseth’s visit

by Rachel Ohm February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

Hundreds of people gathered near the U.S. Navy shipbuilder’s facilities ahead of a visit by President Trump’s defense secretary Monday afternoon.

Local & State, News, Politics

Pete Hegseth to Maine BIW workers: ‘Nobody builds it better than you guys.’

by Billy Kobin February 9, 2026February 12, 2026

President Trump’s defense secretary visited on Monday the Bath shipyard that may help design and build the administration’s new ‘Golden Fleet’ of warships.

Local & State, News, Politics

Pete Hegseth will visit Bath Iron Works on Monday

by Morgan Womack February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Maine State Police confirmed that the agency is planning security for the defense secretary’s stop at the shipyard.

Local & State, News

Lisbon rolls out property tax relief program for seniors

by Kendra Caruso February 3, 2026February 4, 2026

The program comes on the heels of steep property tax increases, with more likely to come.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Midcoast district cancels school after bomb threats

by Katie Langley and Morgan Womack February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

The threat at Topsham-based MSAD 75 was not credible, police say, and there is no danger to the public.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

As Maine student enrollment declines, districts face consequences, and seek opportunities

by Riley Board February 1, 2026March 3, 2026

The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine’s school funding formula and construction backlog.