2023 – Page 27 – The Portland Press Herald

Bath-built destroyer helps shoot down 5 missiles, 12 drones in Houthi attack

by Jason Claffey December 28, 2023

U.S. forces, including the USS Laboon, shot down the barrage in the Red Sea; it was the latest Houthi attack in the Middle East in support of Hamas.

Business, Nation & World

Red Sea attacks could raise prices for U.S. consumers

by Eli Tan The Washington Post December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Experts say the costs of rerouting vessels around South Africa or through the Panama Canal will increase prices for consumer goods shipped from Asia to the U.S. East Coast.

Boston Bruins, Sports

Bruins owe a lot to goalies this season

by Wire reports December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark have played key part in Boston’s success.

Times Record Opinion

Letter to the editor: The martyring of Trump; Defending Bath Golf Club; Our many international mistakes

December 28, 2023

The Martyring of Trump Federal and state justice systems are producing a feature film called “The Martyring of Trump.” Our Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows needs to avoid being a main character in this black comedy film.It is vital that the power to determine who appears on the presidential ballot is determined by We […]

Business, Health, Nation & World

New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won’t pay

by AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.

Times Record

Restorative Justice Project’s crime discussion rescheduled for Jan. 4

by The Times Record December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

The Restorative Justice Project Maine is hosting a discussion about current data on crime, belonging and safety in Sagadahoc County, along with the University of Southern Maine’s Catherine Cutler Institute and the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office. The free event is from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the West Bath Fire Station. The event was […]