Police say a Brunswick man is being charged in connection with a burglary in which a firearm was stolen from a car. James Prescott, 28, was arrested Tuesday and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, violating conditions of release and […]
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Topsham high school announces possible coronavirus exposure
Superintendent Shawn Chabot informed students and families Wednesday morning that an individual associated with Mt. Ararat High School recently tested positive for coronavirus, and may have exposed other staff or students.
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Crazy worms found in Topsham transfer station woodchip pile
Topsham Solid Waste Director Ed Caron said he is composting the woodchips, as recommended by the state, to destroy the invasive worms.
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Police probe possible political arson after donkey sculpture set ablaze in Bowdoinham
A life-size donkey sculpture created by artist Doug Chess was lit on fire and destroyed at the Main Street home of Theresa Turgeon, who said she believes it was a politically motivated crime.
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More families opt to home-school during pandemic
Southern Midcoast school districts report increases in the number of students in their district switching to homeschooling during the COVID pandemic, but say they hope many students will return when things start to go back to normal.
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No known COVID cases at Bowdoin College after three early infections
Local business owners are reporting a boost in business now that roughly 700 students are back on campus.
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Maine CDC head recommends flu shot, increased vigilance as winter approaches
During a web panel with Mid Coast Hospital CEO Lois Skilling, Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, discussed coronavirus, his concerns surrounding cold and flu season, and the push for a vaccine.
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Two Bridges turns away York County inmates due to coronavirus outbreak
Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset boards inmates when there are beds available and hadn’t turned inmates away during the pandemic prior to a recent from York County Jail to board some of its female prisoners.
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10th worker at BIW tests positive for coronavirus
In total, seven BIW employees and three vendors have tested positive for coronavirus since March, according to BIW spokesman David Hench.
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Harpswell Coastal Academy closes temporarily due to positive coronavirus case
Harpswell Coastal Academy students will pivot to distance learning through Friday, Sept. 25, according to Scott Barksdale, dean of students.