King said he invited Tester to the shipyard to witness what it takes to build an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
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Brunswick High School goes remote due to COVID-19 surge
With 43 active cases of COVID-19 reported at Brunswick High School, Superintendent Phil Potenziano wrote in an announcement Saturday that the situation is untenable.
Brunswick approves indoor mask mandate for all public spaces
Modeled after Portland’s, the controversial mandate was passed on an emergency basis Thursday and will come into effect on Jan. 12.
Freeport to distribute $160K in COVID-19 hazard pay to first responders
The funds will be distributed among 76 first responders that were employed with Freeport’s fire and rescue or police department between April 2020 and March 2021.
Wiscasset jail combats another COVID-19 outbreak
About 65% of the jail’s employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Maine schools face ‘unfathomable challenges’ as omicron spreads
The Maine Department of Education reported Thursday that 4,946 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in school populations in the last 30 days.
With one exception, court sides with state in Brunswick-Topsham bridge ruling
A group that wants to preserve the Frank J. Wood Bridge had sued the state to prevent it from replacing the structure, and also sees win in judge’s ruling.
Maine hospitals report spike in staff absences caused by COVID-19
MaineHealth and Northern Light Health are urging Mainers to get vaccinated to ease the burden on health care workers caused by the surge likely being fueled by the omicron variant.
Brunswick to revisit proposed indoor mask mandate
The town council previously rejected a similar proposal in October which would have mandated mask-wearing in all public spaces.
Bull Moose employees are retail chain’s new owners
Founder and owner Brett Wickard says that when he decided to sell the company, he didn’t want the buyer to be someone who might not understand what Bull Moose is all about.