The drop to 366 whales in 2018, attributed partly to the revision of previous numbers, is an alarming development for the endangered species.
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Topsham-area schools call for more teachers in order to open full-time
Hiring additional staff members is the next step in the district’s “feather-in” approach to bring kindergarteners and first graders back to full-time, in-person learning on Dec. 7, said MSAD75 Superintendent Shawn Chabot.
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Maine CDC ends investigation at Madison nursing home after 28 days with no new COVID-19 cases
Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center, which had violated federal requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19, has had a revised plan of correction deemed acceptable by state officials.
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Bowdoinham town office closed due to potential COVID-19 exposure, interrupting early in-person voting
Nicole Briand, interim town manager, said residents can still drop ballots in the secure ballot box or request an absentee ballot online, but confirmed that the polls were closed for early voting Monday.
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Maine author’s book published
NORRIDGEWOCK — Author Deb Brown of Norridgewock has had her book, “Moving To A Higher Zip-Code,” a memoir about her accidental spiritual journey, published and it is now available on Amazon or at Balboa Press. There is perhaps no greater gift one person can give another than to share his or her story. This book […]
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Quilter to give Senior College presentation
LEWISTON — Fiber artist Sheryl Whitmore will give a presentation at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, as part of the Food for Thought program, now exclusively on Zoom, hosted by the USM, LAC Senior College. Whitmore describes quilts as “beautiful expressions of color and warmth.” Memories of quilts at her grandmother’s home continue to bring […]
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Maine Jewish Film Festival goes virtual
PORTLAND — The Maine Jewish Film Festival will hold its first virtual festival from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 22. Featuring 15 feature and documentary films and related programs, the 2020 virtual MJFF will provide Maine audiences with a high quality entertainment experience without leaving the comfort of their homes. Now in its 23rd […]
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Freeport arts group presenting Halloween storytelling
FREEPORT — In celebration of Halloween, an online audio storytelling program for older children and adults will be presented by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport. The program, “Poe-ssibilities: Readings of Grave Significance for Your Halloween Season,” will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on the group’s Facebook page. Included in the […]
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Photo: Inline between online in Lewiston
Dad walks with his daughter inline skating between online classes.