The city approved contingency funding to bring back the crossing guard at High and Richardson streets after 2 separate crashes involving students on their way to school.
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Posted inNews, Schools and Education, Times Record
Bath to revisit funding crossing guard after student injuries
The move follows pushback from concerned parents and residents.
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Posted inMaine, News
Border agents apprehend record number of people in Maine illegally
The individuals arrested in fiscal 2025 came from 46 countries, according to Houlton Sector Maine of the U.S. Border Patrol.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Girls missing from Topsham elementary school found safe
The second-grade students went missing for about 3 hours Thursday after leaving Woodside Elementary School on foot, according to Sagadahoc County emergency officials.
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After students struck, parents push Bath to bring back crossing guards
The city held a forum after two students were struck by vehicles on their way to school.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine investigating how 911 calls were misrouted for nearly 2 years
Union River Telephone Co. sent calls from some Hancock and Washington county residents to an administrative line at the dispatch center. It is unclear whether it delayed responses to emergencies.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Secure status’ ends at 3 Gorham schools after nearby police search
Gorham High, Middle and Village Elementary schools heightened security for about 3 hours Thursday as police executed a ‘high-risk’ search and arrest warrant on Preble Street in connection with a South Portland shooting investigation.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
What to know about propane safety in Maine
A propane explosion killed 2 women in Old Orchard Beach over the weekend. Here’s how to stay safe dealing with the fuel — and what to do if you smell gas.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Outdoors
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.