The Seacoast Shipyard Association’s annual impact statement found that the shipyard’s contribution to the local economy rose $131 million from the previous year.
Julia McCue
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli spacecraft crashes in attempt to land on moon
Although the small spacecraft smashed into pieces when it hit the surface, the mission was called ‘an amazing success.’
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Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire poised to repeal death penalty
The New Hampshire Senate has voted to repeal the state’s death penalty, sending the bill to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu.
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Michael Avenatti charged with 36 counts of embezzlement, fraud, cheating on taxes
Avenatti has been charged in a 36-count federal indictment alleging in part that he stole millions of dollars from clients.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterboro man sentenced to 20 years in cattle-prod Taser case appeals conviction
Christopher T. Hall was found guilty of aggravated assault and attempted kidnapping in a 2015 case in which he attacked a woman working in a child custody case.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Outbreaks of destructive browntail moth expected in Maine
A scientist with the University of Maine says the state’s trouble with a moth that defoliates trees and irritates people is likely to be bad this year
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Sudan’s military overthrows president, ending his 30-year rule
Omar al-Bashir was taken into military custody and all political prisoners were being released, according to Sudan’s vice president.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Schools and Education
2019 Kindergarten vaccination exemption rates by school
This data table lists the exemption rate from infectious disease vaccinations for kindergarten classes in Maine schools in the 2018-19 school year. If parents obtain an exemption for philosophical, religious or medical reasons, an unvaccinated child can be enrolled in school. Read story: Legislative committee to act on Maine vaccination bill Read story: Hundreds pack […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspect who ran from police in Lebanon arrested in N.H.
Police have issued warrant for William Watson, charging him with various drug offenses and eluding law enforcement.
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Three more confirmed rabies cases in Bath
Four animals have tested positive for the virus and police suspect that two foxes that were found dead also had rabies but weren’t tested.