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Midcoast towns working to put up more than 350 banners to honor area veterans
BOOTHBAY, Maine — Across five towns on the Boothbay peninsula, telephone poles have become rather full with banners screwed into them. A group in Southport got an idea, as many as two years prior, to put up banners around town — one brightly colored piece for each local veteran whose loved ones wanted them displayed.
Bath Iron Works showcases latest destroyer for Navy
BATH, Maine — Bath Iron Works on Thursday showcased its latest destroyer for the Navy ahead of officially handing over the keys. The USS John Basilone (DDG 122) completed "acceptance trials" with a BIW crew, demonstrating how the ship works to Navy officials on the Kennebec River. “John Basilone...
Environmentalists advocate for removal of four Kennebec River dams
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Visit Maine’s Tribute Wall to Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day weekend, the touching GoldStars Tribute Wall will be on display for all to see. This beautiful moment will take place at the Augusta Elks Lodge #964 and will offer all Mainers a deeply profound way to honor our fallen military heroes. Memorial Day is observed on the...
Mother who said school officials hid her teen's gender expression appeals judge's dismissal of case
A Maine woman is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit that accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting her.Amber Lavigne filed her notice of appeal to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday, weeks after a federal judge in Maine ruled she failed to establish legal claims for which the school district could be held liable.The lawsuit filed last year contended the mother had a “right to control and direct the care, custody, education, upbringing and healthcare decisions of her children,”...
NMCC's AJ Gagnon Receives Prestigious EMS Merit Award for Outstanding Contributions
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Final Opportunity for Whitefield Voters to Update Party Affiliation on June 4
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