Last week’s meeting of the Topsham-based school board adjourned abruptly when children in attendance refused to wear masks.
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MSAD 75 board meeting ends abruptly due to unmasked children
The Topsham-based Maine School Administrative District 75 School Board meeting Thursday abruptly ended because four children who were present in the audience were not wearing masks. Chairperson Holly Kopp adjourned the meeting about four minutes in, stating the audience members were not complying with the mask mandate policy. The district’s policy is that all in […]
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Former Mt. Ararat school resource officer accused of sexually touching student pleads guilty to an assault charge
The plea deal means Randy T. Cook, 47, will spend seven days in the Cumberland County Jail. Cook resigned as a police officer in November 2020.
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Former Topsham police officer sentenced for assault in connection with a Mt. Ararat High School student
Randy Cook, 47, of Brunswick is charged with a Class D misdemeanor and has been sentenced to seven days in jail.
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Topsham Charter Committee votes to keep town meeting form of government
The decision was made after the majority of the town’s residents spoke in favor of the current form of town government.
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Local students make Rhode Island university dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — Ten local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Gabrielle Blanco of Winthrop, Emilie Burrill of Topsham, Ashley Childs of Norway, Taylor Dostie of Durham, Morgan Fenderson of Lisbon Falls, Jazmine Fournier of Lewiston, Morgan Morrow of Canton, Jack Murray of Farmington, Evan Stone of Wilton, and Emily Terranova […]
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Harpswell school board member cites ‘toxic’ atmosphere as reason for resignation
Maine School Administrative District 75 school board member Alison Hawkes resigned Jan. 19.
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While nation’s kids turn from sports, young Mainers can’t get enough
Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.
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NH university recognizes local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2021 fall president’s list. They include Christopher Poole of Greene, Hailey Martlock of Lewiston, Tara White of Rumford, Ashlee Wilson of Sabattus, Isaac Dean of Mechanic Falls, Russell Seams of South Paris, Julia Spaulding of Auburn, Samantha Fox of Lovell, Claudia […]
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Massachusetts university recognizes dean’s list students
NEWTON, Mass. — Local students at Lasell University have been recognized for their academic performance in the 2021 fall semester. They include Said Ali of Lewiston, Emily Anderson of Lisbon Falls, Wyatt Edwards of Gray, Alexis Gatto of Auburn, Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth, Zoe Nadeau of Turner, Emma Vierling of Monmouth, Kiara Fournier of Auburn, Riley Silvia of Raymond, Molly Cochrane of Raymond, Amelia Farrin […]