More than 93 million Americans have received at least one dose and over 51 million are fully inoculated.
2021
Technology to help keep traffic moving on revamped I-95 bridge
Cameras and sensors will detect traffic flow and slowdowns, and engineers plan to open the breakdown lanes during congested periods.
Arkansas passes bill restricting access to medical treatments for transgender children
The legislation – titled ‘Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act’ – is the first to pass among a series of similar bills introduced by Republican lawmakers in more than 17 states.
Rebels leave beheaded bodies in streets of Mozambique town
The group is in control of the coastal town of Palma, home to a natural gas complex now in jeopardy.
New deputy secretary of state puts focus on ‘equity, inclusion’
Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state.
South Portland plans to release school equity report in mid-April
The report from the Center for Education Equity is based on focus groups with students, staff and parents and will come with recommendations for next steps in the district’s equity work.
Bath Tech program accepting applications for students interested in a trade job
Bath Tech will be offering the Summer Bridge Program for students wanting to learn more about automotive, baking, welding, carpentry, engineering and other industries. The program, taking place June 21-25, targets students entering 9th or 10th grade, but incoming 11th and 12th graders will be considered based upon available space. Students will be asked to choose their top programs and […]
Falling tree branch kills Waterville motorist in Farmington
High winds brought down a branch onto the roof of a car and killed its driver, police said.
Sagadahoc Preservation relaunches annual fundraiser online for 50th anniversary
The nonprofit dedicated to maintaining historic architecture in Bath is selling tickets to a virtual tour of several Bath homes.
High school spring sports gets under way with first official practices
After pandemic shut down last year’s spring season, teams look for new beginning as season gets under way.