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By Jason Lundy, Bank of America Maine manufacturers of every size and across every industry are weathering unforeseen economic forces rising from the coronavirus pandemic. Demand for products has been upended, relationships with suppliers and customers are being tested and liquidity issues have multiplied. Some manufacturers have had to rapidly increase the production of goods, such as grocery items, household products and essential medical and protective equipment.  The latter h...

"Take a look at what Chinas really investing in," Navy CNO Adm. Mike Gilday said. "Yes, they are putting more ships in the water, but theyre investing heavily in anti-ship missiles as well as satellite systems to be able to target ships. And so Im mindful of that." By   Paul McLeary on February 26, 2021 at 9:44 AM

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Obituary: Florence L. Dube Florence L. Dube 1925 - 2021 TOPSHAM - Florence Lachance Dube, 95, of the Governor Kings Community at the Highlands died ... Share Florence L. Dube 1925 – 2021 TOPSHAM – Florence Lachance Dube, 95, of the Governor King’s Community at the Highlands died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 one day before her 96th birthday. She was born Feb. 2, 1925, the daughter of J. Harvey and Rose Bazinet Lachance. Florence was educated in Brunswick schools and was a 1943 graduate of Brunswi...

If Republicans are able to hold onto their majority in the U.S. Senate, the remarkable staying power of Susan Collins will be a big reason why.

A hastily-developed shipbuilding plan rushed out near the end of the Trump Administration set a very modest goal of a 500-ship Navy, but it would achieve that number at a snails pace where the fleet would not reach 500 ships until 2045. We simply cant wait 25 years. By   Christopher Lehman Sr. on January 27, 2021 at 6:55 PM

Several months later, I’m still feeling irked about Bill Green, Susan Collins’s smiling pal, who apparently couldn’t give up the spotlight and decided to stump for her. A good deal of what irritates me is his after-the-fact commentary that it was practically a lark for him, a favor for a friend, not any heartfelt political commitment. Which given the stakes in the 2020 election, seems at best, disingenuous. At worst, it’s yet another example of the return of the nativism that drags Main...

The University of Maine Career Center will host the annual Career Fair virtually 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Feb. 3 on the Career Link platform.   UMaine’s Career Fair, which is the largest in the state, is held each year for UMaine and University of Maine at Machias students and alumni of all majors. All those with an @maine.edu address are welcome to attend. More than 108 employers from Maine and around the country will participate; all have summer jobs, internships and part-time or full-time po...

Rigger critically injured Saturday at Bath Iron Works The injuries are "some of the most severe Local Lodge S6 has ever encountered," according to the union. Author: Beth Brogan (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 11:13 AM EST January 26, 2021 Updated: 5:32 PM EST January 27, 2021 BATH, Maine — A rigger at Bath Iron Works (BIW) is in critical condition at Maine Medical Center after suffering "horrific" injuries Saturday while working with a crane in ...

Bath Iron Works and firefighters union sign new contract Its the first one negotiated between the shipyard and the local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Share The International Association of Fire Firefighters Local 5257 voted Saturday to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with Bath Iron Works. The contract, with a duration of 4 1/2 years, is the first contract for BIW firefighters since they created their own local bargaining unit affiliated with IAFF. BIW...