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Midcoast program guides police, helps survivors of human trafficking

by Chance Viles June 22, 2021June 25, 2021

A survivor shares her story to enlighten police and also wants to educate the public about how victims are subtly groomed for the sex trade.

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Bath shipyard union officer dies from COVID-19 complications

by Kathleen O'Brien June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

Rick Poulin was a BIW worker of 31 years.

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Midcoast Meetings: June 25-July 2

June 22, 2021

Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 6/28 at 4 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee Fri. 7/2 9 a.m. Economic Development Marketing/Branding Subcommittee Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 6/28 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 6/30 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Thur. 7/1 2 p.m. Mare […]

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Rep. Jared Golden: Warship cut from Biden’s budget could mean shipyard layoffs

by Kathleen O'Brien June 21, 2021June 23, 2021

Golden said if Congress isn’t able to restore the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer cut from the president’s budget, the reduction may lead to about 500 layoffs to one of the nation’s shipyards.

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After a waiter was stiffed on tips for being gay, this TikTok star from Bath inspired thousands of donations for LGBTQ nonprofit

by Kathleen O'Brien June 20, 2021June 23, 2021

After customers handed a Midcoast waiter religious pamphlets targeting them for their sexual orientation, Meredith Steele decided to use the opportunity to fundraise for a good cause.

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Midcoast schools prepare to get students back in the classroom full-time this fall

by Kathleen O'Brien June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

Though many school districts in the southern Midcoast are planning on full in-person learning this fall, not all districts will give the option for remote learning.

The Forecaster

Midcoast Meetings: June 18-25

June 16, 2021

Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Wed. 6/23 4 p.m. Transportation Committee Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 6/21 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall/Zoom Tues. 6/22 5 p.m. Recycling and Sustainability Committee Tues. 6/22 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 6/23 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee […]