The Tough Ruck usually takes place at Minuteman National Park in Concord, Massachusetts, but was virtual this year due to the COVID-10 pandemic.
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Unity College transformation had seeds in strategic choices before pandemic
Former faculty say the college’s mission has been abandoned, but the administration says the institution is adapting as needed to ensure its survival.
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Early morning fire at Sappi woodyard extinguished in Skowhegan
A fire at the Sappi mill in Skowhegan occurred early Saturday morning.
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Oakland’s Kingdom Life Church moving forward — cautiously — with conference
The Tenacious Love conference has at least 70 people saying online they plan to attend the four-day event, although Senior Pastor Jamie Dickson says the church will adhere to the state’s 50-person limit.
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As central Maine schools reopen, kinks and lessons but no major reopening obstacles
Students are adapting to new health and safety rules as in-person instruction resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wardens: Three men die in ATV accidents
Two Maine men and one from Massachusetts were killed Saturday in crashes in Anson, The Forks and Lang Township.
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Sidney native Riley Field collecting clothes for homeless, students in need
The University of Maine student aims to solve two problems: the reduction of clothes being thrown away and providing clothing for the homeless, starting with students in Lewiston schools.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Which Nadeau is running for office from Winslow? Catherine or Cathy?
State Rep. Catherine Nadeau, a Democrat, has been termed out, but Republican Cathy Nadeau is running for her seat against Rep. Catherine Nadeau’s brother, Ray Caron. And they all just happen to live quite nicely in the same town.
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Sale of Unity College campus not imminent, but could have appeal
Buyers or developers, including some from other states, might have interest in site for a variety of uses, according to experts.
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New Balance factories close after 1st positive COVID-19 case
The shoe factories closed Friday for precautionary cleaning following the company’s first confirmed case in Maine.