Central Maine school districts report more cases of COVID-19

Superintendents for Regional School Unit 19, Maine School Administrative District 49 and Winslow Public Schools announced new cases of COVID-19 in their districts this week.

Newport woman pleads guilty to embezzling from nonprofits

Court documents show that the prosecutor will recommend leniency for Sherri G. Walsh partly because her plea is easing the burden on the court system during the pandemic.

Newport-area school district reports ‘isolated case’ of COVID-19

Schools in Regional School Unit 19 will remain open as the one positive case of COVID-19 is said to be isolated, according to the Center for Disease Control.

Nokomis Regional High School lists 2020 graduates

Nokomis serves students in Corinna, Dixmont, Etna, Hartland, Newport, Palmyra, Plymouth and St. Albans.

Nokomis Regional High recognizes summa cum laude 2020 seniors

Highest distinction awarded to Abigail Bagley, Maile Baker, Law Hinkley and Sierra Robichaud.

High schools in Winslow, Newport, Pittsfield and China get creative with graduations

Schools are tailoring graduation ceremonies to stay within safety guidelines regarding group gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, but are also including in-person opportunities.

Newport Farmers Market open at different location May 24

Heart of Maine Community Stories to document life during COVID-19 pandemic

Contributions can be a photo, video, interview, letter, poem.

Small businesses bottle drive, collection challenge set for May 9

Proceeds to benefit small businesses in Madison, Skowhegan and Newport communities.

Newport Farmers Market to open May 3 in Palmyra

The market will offer an online preorder of all the goods found at the market on Facebook to be picked up weekly.