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Bath shipyard nets $44M Navy contract

BATH — Bath Iron Works was awarded a $44.3 million modification on a previously granted contract, the offices of U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced Monday. The funds will go toward continuing integrated planning yard services for ships of the Arleigh Burke and Oliver Hazard Perry classes. “This announcement is welcome news for […]

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Brunswick competition promises to lift Toys for Tots

BRUNSWICK — After winning four world championship titles for powerlifting, Ryan Martin decided to use his passion to give back to his community. Martin is the organizer of the second annual Squats for Tots powerlifting competition, which will take place Saturday at Black Bridge Crossfit in Brunswick from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The meet benefits the Toys […]

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Mid-Coast program provides tax help to those in need

BATH — With income-tax season looming, a Mid-Coast program is geared toward helping hundreds of low- and moderate-income residents. Midcoast CA$H offers help from a team of volunteer tax preparers, trained and certified by the IRS. They help filers identity benefits, complete their taxes, review the documents for accuracy and file them for free. Many […]

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WinterKids marks 2 decades of getting kids outside, active

PORTLAND — WinterKids, the nonprofit dedicated to getting kids, families and communities moving in the winter, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. What started as a program desgined to introduce kids to the sport of downhill skiing has now grown into one that offers discounts on all types of winter activities, from snowshoeing to cross-country skiing and […]