Carrabec schools’ priorities begin with nutrition, then relations, finally learning

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Published
May 4, 2020

Carrabec schools’ priorities begin with nutrition, then relations, finally learning

The distance learning plan for RSU 74 students and their families in Anson, Embden, New Portland, North Anson and Solon consists of three pillars: food, relational continuity and education.
Published
May 4, 2020

Local hairstylists return to work, follow state guidelines

Wearing masks, sanitizing thoroughly, having clients wait in their vehicles until summoned for appointments are just some of the new rules hair salons must abide by during the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 4, 2020

No fair for Windsor, Litchfield, Monmouth

Other Maine fairs — annual summer traditions for many — are also in jeopardy of not taking place in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns and restrictions on public gatherings.
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May 4, 2020

Windsor teacher’s 30 years of experience prepared her to tackle online learning challenge

Helen Beesley has been integral in making creative and motivating experiences for students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to RSU 12 Superintendent Howard Tuttle.
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May 4, 2020

Old Hallowell Day canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus

The annual event, which has been held for more than 50 years, was canceled after a vote Saturday of planning committee members.

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May 4, 2020

Bingham-area school district receives $10,292 donation to buy laptops

Maine School Administrative District 13, which includes Bingham and Moscow, bought 10 HP Elite 360 notebook computers with money donated by Blue Sky West, the company that manages the Bingham Wind Project.
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May 4, 2020

Skowhegan Walmart found to have discriminated against longtime employee

Michael Morin filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after company officials said a change in its computerized scheduling system could not accommodate his modified schedule.
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May 4, 2020

Waterville City Council to consider emergency housing for first responders

The council on Tuesday is also expected to review a proposal to allow the public to take part in public municipal meetings held online by either submitting written questions and comments before the meetings or calling in during meetings.
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May 4, 2020

Millions of alewives running the Sebasticook River, scaling Benton Falls Dam ladder

While the coronavirus pandemic wiped out the Benton Alewife Festival this year, alewives continue to return to the upper reaches of the Sebasticook River in droves while the reopening of China Lake to the fish progresses.
Published
May 3, 2020

Athens boy gets parade in Skowhegan for his fourth birthday

Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam organized a parade for Axton Gayne, whose fourth birthday was Saturday but he could not have a party because of social distancing required by the coronavirus pandemic.