There has been an uptick in reports of new COVID-19 infections through most of the summer.
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Maine granted $7.3 million for prenatal and postpartum home health care visits
The funds can provide Mainers with home visits from nurses, social workers and other health care professionals as part of their prenatal and postpartum care.
First day of school in Peru highlights technology, digital information
About 330 students are enrolled at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru, Principal Charlie Swan said Wednesday.
Harris campaign launches effort to get out the vote among Black Mainers
Maine House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-OH, and other officials from Maine launched Black Mainers for Harris-Walz at a Portland rally on Wednesday.
Commercial and residential building under construction on Main Street in Auburn
Eighteen apartments and two commercial spaces are expected to be completed in 12-14 months.
Bethel to use reserve funds to repair sand/salt shed
The inside wall of the shed had been damaged over the years when salt and sand ate away at the concrete and the steel rebar supporting it.
Oxford County Commissioners hear body scanner presentation
The commissioners are considering using a congressional grant to purchase the body scanner.
West Paris man contributes part of yard sale proceeds to charities
Tony Carr hopes to inspire others to donate portions of their yard sales or returnable proceeds to charities or food banks.
Fantasy football ‘punishment’ takes over Market Square
PARIS — For exactly 15 minutes on Saturday morning, a man dressed in a dress, wig, and bonnet that looked like something out of “Little House on the Prairie,” stood in the middle of Market Square with a sign. The sign could say anything he wanted, with one stipulation – it had to make reference […]