Bath homeowners will take on more of the city’s property tax burden amid the red-hot residential real estate market.
2023
Posted inBusiness
Tesla didn’t fix autopilot after fatal crash, engineers say
The automaker contends it has been transparent about Autopilot’s limitations, including challenges with detecting traffic crossing in front of its cars.
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Ferry damaged rudders, propellers when it struck ledge near Vinalhaven
The Capt. Richard G. Spear, the Maine State Ferry Service’s newest ferry, had just left Vinalhaven bound for Rockland when it hit the ledge, transportation officials said Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s budget surplus provides $65 million for affordable housing
The state closed the 2023 fiscal year with a $141 million surplus, which is being used to fill Maine’s ‘rainy day’ fund and build more affordable housing.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath Iron Works offers union its biggest raises in history, but will that be enough to win contract vote?
Members of Machinists Union Local S6 this weekend will vote on the proposal, which includes pay raises that would be partially offset by health insurance premium increases.
Posted inSports
Maine team gets off to rough start at Little League World Series
Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond loses its opening game, 10-0 to Northeast Seattle, and now will play in an elimination game on Saturday.
Posted inEvents, Maine Voices Live
Maine Voices Live with Matthew Delamater
This live conversation with the actor took place on Tuesday, September 12 at One Longfellow Square.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter
The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport’s Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
China’s Xi calls for patience as Communist Party tries to reverse economic slump
A government spokesperson said Tuesday that regulators are getting debt under control and risks are ‘expected to be gradually resolved.’
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NFL notebook: Bills’ Damar Hamlin has little more to prove in completing comeback, Coach McDermott says
“From my non-medical standpoint, I think he’s checked all the boxes as far as that goes,” says Sean McDermott.