Local business owners are reporting a boost in business now that roughly 700 students are back on campus.
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Maine CDC head recommends flu shot, increased vigilance as winter approaches
During a web panel with Mid Coast Hospital CEO Lois Skilling, Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, discussed coronavirus, his concerns surrounding cold and flu season, and the push for a vaccine.
Harpswell Coastal Academy closes temporarily due to positive coronavirus case
Harpswell Coastal Academy students will pivot to distance learning through Friday, Sept. 25, according to Scott Barksdale, dean of students.
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.
Bowdoin officials say gathering ‘compromised college’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols’
While there is no evidence of large scale parties, college officials are closing the athletic fields at night to ‘minimize the conditions that might encourage inappropriate gatherings and behavior.’
Brunswick’s assistant manager likely to see domestic violence criminal case dismissed
Arrested and charged with domestic violence assault in June, Ryan Leighton has agreed to follow conditions laid out by prosecutors in exchange for having the case against him dropped next year.
Frosty’s in Brunswick to reopen Friday for first time since March pandemic closure
If all goes well, the Augusta and Bath locations may follow suit as soon as next week.
Bowdoin College reports second case of COVID-19
In the past week, Bowdoin conducted 2,142 student tests and 2,034 staff and faculty tests, resulting in positive tests for two students.
Collins highlights ‘Maine success story’
STARC Systems typically manufactures “temporary modular wall containment systems” for hospital renovations, keeping construction dust, debris and pathogens sealed off from patients, but Collins said their products have the potential to be useful on a national scale in the event of an emergency.
Brunswick historic hotel headed for auction
The Daniel has faced operational and financial struggles in the last year, but the property’s broker said there has been a flurry of interest in the building.