Superintendent Shawn Chabot informed students and families Wednesday morning that someone associated with Mt. Ararat High School recently tested positive to COVID-19, and may have exposed other staff or students.
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Topsham-based schools sticking to mix of in-person, remote learning
Maine School Administrative District 75 Superintendent Shawn Chabot had hoped to move to full-time in-person learning next week but announced Monday the district is sticking to its hybrid approach for now.
Crazy worms found in Topsham transfer station woodchip pile
Topsham Solid Waste Director Ed Caron said he is composting the woodchips, as recommended by the state, to destroy the invasive worms.
Police probe possible political arson after donkey sculpture set ablaze in Bowdoinham
A life-size donkey sculpture created by artist Doug Chess was lit on fire and destroyed at the Main Street home of Theresa Turgeon, who said she believes it was a politically motivated crime.
Police probe possible political arson after donkey sculpture set ablaze in Bowdoinham
‘Mr. H’ took artist Doug Chess two years to build.
More families opt to home-school during pandemic
Southern Midcoast school districts report increases in the number of students in their district switching to homeschooling during the COVID pandemic, but say they hope many students will return when things start to go back to normal.
Topsham approves first solar projects
The planning board approved solar farm projects Tuesday for 449 Augusta Road and another at 357 Middlesex Road, the first approved projects since townspeople adopted new rules to regualte them in July.
Two Bridges turns away York County inmates due to coronavirus outbreak
Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset boards inmates when there are beds available and hadn’t turned inmates away during the pandemic prior to a recent from York County Jail to board some of its female prisoners.
Racing duo charts marathon course in Brunswick for good cause Saturday
Rusty Wilkins of Topsham may be confined to a wheelchair, but the 23 year old has competed in races and marathons for 6 years now with his cousin, James Anderson, who pushes Wilkins in a special wheelchair.
Topsham’s old high school coming down
Mt. Ararat High School has a new state-of-the-art high school that opened to students Tuesday, and contractors are tearing down the old school to make way for a track and competition athletic field.