Winds gusts could reach 55 mph Friday, and some parts of Maine could get 6 inches of snow Saturday.
2021
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Extension offers webinar bundles for last-minute holiday gifts
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering bundles of prerecorded webinars about various gardening-related topics for last-minute gift shoppers. The “On Demand Webinars” series includes bundles of three to four prerecorded webinars about starting and maintaining a home orchard, gardening with native plants, composting and soil health, and seed selection and starting. […]
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
CDC says ‘test-to-stay’ can safely replace quarantine for students
U.S. health officials are endorsing policies that allow close contacts of students infected with the coronavirus to remain in classrooms if they test negative.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports its first cases of the fast-spreading omicron variant
The detection of the fast-spreading coronavirus variant came on the same day state health officials reported 1,150 cases of COVID-19 and 25 additional deaths.
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston sets parking ban this weekend
LEWISTON — Due to multiple inches of snow predicted, a winter parking ban will be in effect from 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, until 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. For parking alternatives and winter tips, visit lewistonmaine.gov/winter.
Posted inNation / World, News
Russia sets out tough demands for security pact with NATO
Moscow wants Ukraine and other ex-Soviet countries be barred from joining the alliance.
Posted inMaine
Vassalboro criminal justice academy cancels graduation ‘out of an abundance of caution’ over COVID case
The 40th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, which was to be held in-person on Friday, was canceled after a person associated with Maine Criminal Justice Academy tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.
Posted inSports
Chiefs rally for overtime win against Chargers
Patrick Mahomes passes for 410 yards and three touchdowns – two in the fourth quarter and a 34-yarder to Travis Kelce in OT.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn schools open after threat to Edward Little deemed not credible
Auburn police investigated a viral photo sent by a former student and made the determination.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
MBHS first quarter honor roll
FARMINGTON — Highest Honors: Tate Abbott, Luke Allen, Madison Allen, Warren Allen, Rosabelle Armstrong, Brittany Bailey, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Valerie Barker, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Hunter Beach, Ashton Beaudoin, Grace Bell, Levi Bogar, Savanna Bowen, Anna Brackett, Elizabeth Brackett, William Brown, Maddox Burtchell, CoCo Cai, Allison Casavant, Emma Casavant, Piper Casey, Jacob Caton, Emma […]