The program conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture was in response to an influx of rabid animals that resulted in 18 fox attacks on people and pets.
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Virus closures move Midcoast museums online
Anne Goodyear, co-director of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, said the museum’s over 20,000 items are now available on the “visit from home” page on its website.
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BIW requires workers to wear face masks, over union objections
Chris Wiers, president of Machinists Union Local S6, he’s concerned homemade masks made of cotton and other flammable materials are a severe safety risk.
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Second positive COVID-19 case reported at BIW; shipyard remains open
David Hench, BIW’s spokesman, said the employee was last on company property on March 31 but he would not disclose the name of the employee or where they work.
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Bath City Council’s first online meeting cut short by pornographic images
The meeting will resume at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 5. Those who wish to watch must email Bath City Clerk Darci Wheeler before 5 p.m. Monday.
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BIW donates more than 3,000 protective masks to health workers in Maine
The N95 respirator masks were donated to MaineHealth, and will go to hospitals and facilities that the health system operates across the state.
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Bath shipyard keeps local eateries afloat during virus outbreak
In total, 13 local restaurants supply about 5,000 lunches per day, according to BIW.
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BIW boosts shipyard sanitation amid coronavirus pandemic
According to the company’s website, cleaning efforts include washing the bathrooms and break rooms once a day, turnstiles, railings and doorknobs will be cleaned during all three shifts, and employees are encouraged to wash their hands frequently.
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Sagadahock Real Estate offers Bath tenants rent relief amid coronavirus outbreak
John Morse IV, whose family owns Sagadahock Real Estate Association, said he hopes the reductions in rent help employers stay in business and prevents them from laying off employees.
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Local natural food stores adapt to changing grocery landscape
Morning Glory Natural Foods in Brunswick is operating with limited hours, including a designated time for seniors and the immunocompromised, and is limiting shoppers to 10 at a time. At Bath Natural Market, employees have switched to a pick-up style service and are compiling orders from emailed and phoned-in grocery lists.