Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths Monday, continuing the downward trend in new infections.
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Bath approves second economic relief program for small businesses
The city of Bath will offer a second round of one-time loans through its Economic Relief Bridge Program, an initiative that provided $300,000 in loans to 39 small Bath businesses in 2020, according to a news release. This year’s program was recommended by the City’s Economic Development Committee in response to immediate needs for small […]
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BIW rigger still in critical condition after injury involving crane
Union continues fundraising push to help worker and family.
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Little ice on Kennebec River system delays smelt season
Warmer than average temperatures and heavy rains so far this winter have slowed ice formation on the Kennebec River and its tributaries, and it’s not clear that enough ice will form for smelt fishing this year.
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Topsham high school closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
Mt. Ararat High School has been shut down and students will be remote learning until they can return on Feb. 8.
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BIW wants workers vaccinated sooner, but won’t make vaccinations mandatory
Bath Iron Works argued its workers should be included with the over 200,000 Mainers in the 1B and 1C vaccination groups.
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BIW employee critically injured on the job, union says
The mechanic was injured at the shipyard Saturday morning, but the company and union declined to say how the injury occurred.
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Three COVID-19 outbreaks in Lisbon as cases rise
There have been five positive COVID-19 cases reported at Lisbon High School, three at Lisbon Community School and at least three at Lisbon’s public works department.
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Loss from commercial garage fire in Lisbon estimated at $1 million
Wood stove piping in outside wall cited as cause.
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Brunswick agency holds 1st drive-thru vaccination clinic in southern Maine
Independence Association and Guardian Pharmacy of Maine team up to vaccinate clients with intellectual and physical disabilities and their caregivers.