Nick Chandler, whose family has owned the Merrill House estate for 230 years, said that he and his family have decided to put it on the market.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
As start of school approaches, central Maine schools finalize transportation plans
While some districts are set, others are still determining how many students are opting for in-person learning and will require transportation.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta-based charter school marks five years of virtual-only learning
Maine Virtual Academy has a model that works for its students, and other public schools now utilizing remote learning can find answers in that model.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Dozens arrested as violent Portland, Ore., protests continue
Earlier Saturday, hundreds of people gathered in a park in Vancouver, Washington, for a memorial service for the Patriot Prayer member who was killed Aug. 29 in Portland.
Posted inSports
Kentucky Derby: Authentic holds off Tiz the Law
Trainer Bob Baffert gets his sixth Kentucky Derby victory as Authentic holds off the Belmont Stakes winner.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Pandemic turns summer into European tourism’s leanest season ever
Hotels, restaurant, tour operators, train travel and airlines saw revenue losses of ‘roughly 85-90%,’ officials report.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 15 new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
The past week saw a surge of cases in York County linked to an outbreak at the county jail and at a church in Sanford.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Outbreak at York County Jail a failure of leadership
Maine is once again reminded how quickly the novel coronavirus can spread from one place to another, ruining well-laid plans along the way.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Farmers markets are faring well during the pandemic
Farmers report they are seeing fewer customers, but that people are buying more.