RSU 73 administrators gave reports on happenings in their departments at the Oct. 21 school board meeting.
2021
Mt. Blue Board of Directors maintains COVID-19 guidelines, approves new rapid-testing abilities
The Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors approved two new uses for their BinaxNow rapid tests that would make it easier for families who have to quarantine their children following an in-school exposure.
Haunted-house newbie joins Farmington Fright Nights
Staff writer Kay Neufeld was invited to act in their first haunted house at Farmington Fright Nights, the town’s endeavor to turn Farmington into “the Halloween destination in Maine.”
QAnon supporters gather in downtown Dallas expecting the late JFK Jr. to reappear
It’s not clear why believers decided he would pick Dallas, the site of his father’s death, of all places, to reveal himself.
Patriots notebook: Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels admits mistake in goal-line situation
McDaniels called two pass plays from the 1-yard line and New England was unable to score in the Patriots’ win over the Chargers.
Lewiston, Auburn report steady turnout driven by local races and Question 1
Voters in Auburn and Lewiston are electing municipal officials and deciding statewide ballot questions.
Democrats reach deal on lowering drug prices; Biden upbeat on Manchin
Democrats are looking to cap out-of-pocket Medicare drug costs at $2,000 and reduce the price of insulin, as part of President Biden’s $1.75 trillion domestic policy proposal.
Titans sign Peterson to help replace Henry
Adrian Peterson, 36, is signed to the practice squad and Tennessee plans to add him to the active roster for Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
QB Watson remains with Texans as NFL trade deadline passes
The Texans are likely to keep Deshaun Watson inactive for the rest of this season and then can revisit trade talks with the Dolphins and other teams in the offseason.
Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data
About 640 million users opt for that form of authentication system.