Special rights for the homeless! They and their White Walker-like advocates are setting up tent encampments on our property, like Portland’s own Army of the Dead (“Why do Portland’s homeless get special rights?” July 31). Woe is us! More hallucinogenic sausage ground from the mind of John Balentine. Having gone through what was probably an […]
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Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Striking BIW workers confident new contract will pass
Seveveral members of BIW’s Local S6 union said they expect the new contract, announced late last week, will be approved when it comes to a vote next weekend.
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Kindness Day in Bath to continue with changes during COVID
Bath community members, organizations and businesses were encouraged to think of a way to spread kindness, in a socially distant manner for the 7th annual Kindness Day this Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Midcoast respite care center to open new location after closing amid pandemic
The nonprofit provides activities for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and resources such as support groups, community education and one-on-one counseling for caretakers.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Faded frenzy: State biologist, victim reflect on Midcoast fox attacks
The attack by two foxes of a man in Woolwich last week doesn’t lead a regional wildlife biologist to think a new wave of cases has begun.
Posted inTimes Record
Ninth BIW worker tests positive for coronavirus
This marks the second contractor from BIW to test positive in as many weeks.
Posted inTimes Record
Trump aide: White House didn’t micromanage negotiations between Bath shipyard management, striking union
Peter Navarro, assistant to the president for trade and manufacturing, said Trump instructed him to contact professionals to help BIW and Local S6 reach an agreement to end the ongoing strike, “but all the hard work was done by the negotiators.”
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: Aug. 14-21
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
Posted inTimes Record
Striking BIW workers helped by local food banks
Many union members using the food bank said they’re feeling the pressure of two months of lost wages, but the lack of health insurance during the strike has been more financially and emotionally taxing.
Posted inTimes Record
Union negotiators, BIW agree on contract proposal after seven weeks on strike
Union members will vote on the new contract proposal via telephone Aug. 21-23, according to the union. If approved, the contract would last until Aug. 20, 2023.