The NDAA authorizes three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the main type of ship BIW builds, but doesn’t dictate which shipyard will construct the ships.
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Bowdoin College to require booster shots for all students, faculty and staff
The mandate becomes effective Jan. 21, 2022, and gives students 30 days to receive the shot upon becoming eligible.
UNH student accidentally drowned, autopsy shows
The Massachusetts man was last seen walking away from a fraternity party at which he had gotten into a fight.
Gov. Mills activates National Guard as hospitals struggle with surge of COVID-19 patients
The Mills administration will send Guard personnel to support operations at hospitals statewide.
U.S. Supreme Court will hear a Maine case that could have an impact on school choice nationwide
At issue is a state program providing tax money to allow students in towns without public schools to attend private — but not religious — schools.
Woman struck, killed while walking on Route 196 in Topsham, police say
The woman was walking with her six-year-old when she was struck by a vehicle. Police are not releasing the names of those involved.
COVID hospitalizations keep rising as state reports 980 new cases, 12 deaths
Tuesday’s report indicates no slowdown of the delta variant surge in Maine, which officials have warned could intensify through the holiday season.
Man deported to Guatemala 4 years ago is reunited with family in Maine
Otto Morales-Caballeros’ arrest in 2017 signaled an escalation in immigration policies under the Trump administration.
Maine reports record spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU patients
The big one-day jump in the number of inpatients coincides with predictions of a post-Thanksgiving surge and ratchets up stress on the state’s hospitals.
Storms and temperature changes promise weather whiplash this week
An active weather week is on the way with rain followed up by a chance for some snow.