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Defense bill with BIW benefits signed

BATH President Trump has signed a $716 billion annual defense bill that may benefit Bath Iron Works. The legislation authorizes the procurement of three Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers that the Bath shipyard can bid on, including $250 million in funds that could be dedicated to procuring a third Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in 2020. The […]

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Home alone no way to work

Just as more private-sector organizations are calling telecommuting workers back to the office, two politicians in Washington hope to encourage federal agencies to allow more government employees to work from home. As it goes, the Trump administration is seeking to cut back on federal employee telework programs. But Reps. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and John Sarbanes, […]

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Letters

The air we breathe We all breathe the same air. The town council passed the endorsement of carbon fee and dividend, a very important step in addressing climate change. There are many ways individuals and companies can voluntarily do in Brunswick to protect the pure air we enjoy. We also need guidelines and tax incentives […]

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Today in History

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2018. There are 139 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. On this date In 1848, the Oregon Territory was created. In 1900, international forces, including U.S. Marines, entered […]

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Calendar

TUE/14 MISCELLANEOUS ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2 p.m., Coombs Building, Bowdoinham. For all who are supporting individuals facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. FMI, call (207) 729-8571. MID-COAST RECOVERY COALITION SMART RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT MEETING, 5-6 p.m., MCRC office, 411 Main St., Rockland. The facilitated group will meet every Tuesday. FMI, email [email protected] or […]

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Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 35-year-old gay man who has been in a serious relationship for five years. During the last year, my significant other, “Grady,” has grown very close with a female co-worker of mine he met at my office party. (I’ll call her Tina.) They have become inseparable, and when they aren’t hanging out, […]