Shark-related water restrictions lifted at 3 Maine state parks

Activities at Reid State Park remain limited to waist-deep water because of a shortage of lifeguards.

BIW could benefit from coronavirus relief bill

$250 million of the $1 trillion HEALS Act is designated for the “surface combatant supplier base program,” which could benefit BIW and its suppliers.

Union, shipyard officials to meet Monday after six weeks on strike

Despite the strike, General Dynamics officials didn't express much concern during an earnings conference call last week. Phebe Novakovic, company chairwoman and CEO, said the ongoing strike “had an immaterial impact” on the company’s earnings this quarter.

Council that represents Bath Iron Works unions endorses Gideon

Maine State Council of Machinists, who represents the shipyard's largest unions, Local S7 and Local S6, which has been on strike for six weeks, puts their weight behind the Democrtic candidate.

Masks meant to help protect rescue workers reported stolen from Richmond Fire Department

A box containing masks meant to help protect rescue workers from exposure to the coronavirus went missing from outside the station last week.

Popham Beach RV park ruling delayed a third time

A sound engineer's opinion may be the deciding factor.

Brunswick officials present hybrid reopening plan

Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade will attend classes in-person two days per week, high school freshmen one day per week and sophomores, juniors and seniors will be remote only.

Three reported shark sightings put Maine Marine Patrol on high alert following fatal attack

Patrols can't substantiate any of the reports, but state and local officials are urging people to stay in shallow water and be aware of their surroundings in the wake of Julie Dimperio Holowach's death off Bailey Island in Harpswell on Monday.

Maine has never had a fatal shark attack. Why now?

Despite Monday’s fatality, attacks on humans are rare and often accidental.

Bowdoin College to provide iPads to all students during pandemic