One case of pertussis was reported at Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth and two others were reported at Edward Little High School in Auburn.
January 2019
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Phish returning to Maine with two shows in Bangor this summer
The concert promoter says the band will play at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion on June 25-26.
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Boys basketball notebook: After two poor seasons, Monmouth emerges as C South contender
Erskine finds an identity, as well as wins; Cony/Maranacook matched fast-paced teams.
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Progress unclear after 3 days of U.S.-China trade talks conclude
But the negotiations take an optimistic tone after talks on the tariffs dispute were extended a day.
Posted inLocal & State
Register of deeds to continue preservation work, merger
Oxford County Register of Deeds Cherri Crockett said one of her goals is to continue informing residents about the purpose and duties of the registry. She said that when she was running for office, people would her for that information.
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Goaltending tandem leading Colby College women’s hockey
Cierra San Roman, Nina Prunster rank among nation’s best netminders.
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Strong selectmen approve employee raises
Selectman Rodney Cook suggested a combined percentage and merit-based pay increase would be more equitable. However, because selectmen do not evaluate the municipal staff, the option would have to be revisited for next year’s budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland school board approves $12 million renovation of Lyseth Elementary
The project, which would include a new gym and library as well as utility and security upgrades, is set to begin this spring.
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Reality sets in: Consumers not warming to VR
Virtual reality came on the scene in 2012 to great fanfare, but interest has fizzled.
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Nick Isgro among three candidates for key Maine GOP position
Following losses in the Legislature and in Congress, Maine’s Republican Party will elect new leadership on Saturday; Isgro, Waterville’s mayor, is seeking the role of vice chairman.