Administrators at both boarding schools will soon begin planning, but rising COVID-19 cases and the actions of the Maine Principals’ Association will have a bearing on the school’s athletic programs
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine postal workers renew calls to stop service cuts, pass relief funding
Postal labor leaders warned Tuesday that embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is steaming ahead with cost-cutting measures that will reduce service across the country.
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Local golf results
Fairlawn Ron Bilodeau aced the second hole on Thursday, Sept 3 using a 5-wood. It was witnessed by Skip Capone and Gene Keene. Martindale Sunday, Nov. 8 results: Point Quota — 1. Roger Densmore +6 2. Tim Fitzgerald +5 2. Tom Rowe +5 4. Rocky Myers +4 4. Tom Skelton +4 6. Brent Cary +1 […]
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issues mask mandate after she drops opposition to it
With Iowa hospitals filling up and schools closing classrooms, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds dropped her longtime opposition to a statewide mask mandate and enacted a limited version of one
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
In court, Giuliani argues to try to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
The former New York City mayor asserted without evidence that there was a wide-ranging scheme to steal the election from President Trump in big cities in Pennsylvania and 10 other places.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Twitter says it flagged 300,000 tweets for election disinformation
The election turned out to be the most secure in U.S. history, federal and state officials from both parties say — repudiating Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of fraud.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton selectboard agenda
Wilton Selectboard Agenda 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 17 ***As a result of the COVID-19 crisis the Board has determined to conduct this meeting via remote access as provided in LD 2167 (Part G). As required by law, all votes taken at this meeting will be taken by roll call. For information on participating in this […]
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Maine resists additional restrictions even as state hits second-highest daily case total
Many states have begun implementing more strict measures to combat the spread. Maine has held off so far, but officials say all options are on the table.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
COVID exposure possible at polls
WOODSTOCK — A poll observer working at the Town Office on Election Day said he believes he contracted COVID-19 on Election Day and wants others to be advised. The man, believed to be from Fryeburg, said he worked all day at the polls and witnessed many voters coming in unmasked. He said anyone who spent […]
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Oxford Hills parent expresses concerns about remote learning
PARIS — A parent addressed the School Administrative District 17 board of directors Monday night with concerns about a “lack of consistency in education” for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students who are learning remotely. Kim Bell singled out two teachers — Robert Beneca and Amy White — for jobs well done, but lamented that […]