Guite replaces Riley Armstrong, who has accepted an assistant coaching job with Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League.
2021
U.S. says it’s sent more than 110 million COVID vaccines to 60 countries
While notable, the 110 million doses the U.S. has donated largely through the COVAX global vaccine program represent a fraction of what is needed worldwide.
Westbrook council puts local ranked choice voting on November ballot
Westbrook residents will vote on using ranked choice voting at the municipal level in November. City Councilors voted unanimously Monday to put the measure on the ballot. Council President Gary Rairdon, who previously spoke against it, and Councilor Elliot Storey were absent. No members of the public spoke on the topic at the meeting. If […]
Westbrook High School fire damage under review
Damage from the July 25 fire at Westbrook High School is still being assessed, with water damage from sprinklers the biggest concern, according to Superintendent Peter Lancia. The fire started within an air conditioner unit in a third-floor classroom and was quickly contained by school sprinklers and multiple fire departments. While fire damage is minimal […]
U.S. men’s basketball advances to Olympic semifinals with win over Spain
Kevin Durant scores 29 points and Jayson Tatum has 13 in a 95-81 victory.
Forbes Announces Bath Savings as one of America’s Best-in-State Banks for 2021
Forbes recently recognized Bath Savings as one of America’s Best-in-State Banks for 2021. As part of its fourth annual ranking, Forbes and its research partner Statista, surveyed nearly 25,000 customers in the U.S. for opinions on their current and former banking relationships. Financial institutions were scored on overall recommendations and satisfaction, as well as five […]
Mid Coast Hospital welcomes ICU and respiratory therapy director
Mid Coast Hospital has announced that Tricia Olson has been promoted to director of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Respiratory Therapy. Olson will provide direction for the overall growth and development of the department. Olson has served as a nurse in the ICU since 2009, and held a key role in the ICU as […]
MaineHealth will require staff, including Maine Med employees, to be vaccinated by Oct. 1
The state’s largest health care network becomes the latest provider to mandate staff vaccinations as the delta variant drives up case numbers in Maine.
Portland council declares limited emergency due to rise in COVID cases
The Portland City Council unanimously supported declaring a limited emergency Monday that will allow them to continue meeting virtually as cases of COVID-19 continue to tick upwards and City Hall remains closed to the public. According to the resolution, in-person meetings are not possible because “city council chambers and other available meeting rooms in City […]
SAD 51 prepares for full in-person instruction in the fall
To accommodate five days a week of in-person instruction, more teachers have been hired and modular classrooms have been added to Mabel Wilson School and Greely Middle School.