About 20 city employees are currently in quarantine due to potential exposure to COVID-19.
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Manchester Elementary School reports a positive COVID-19 case
Despite the positive coronavirus case, the first in Regional School Unit 38 since Oct. 2, all of the district’s school buildings will continue in-person learning.
Neighbors of police firing range air concerns to Waterville Planning Board
The city is developing a police firearms training range at 970 West River Road that was approved by the City Council, and now the Planning Board must review it under the city’s site plan review ordinance.
Colby’s Dare Northward campaign surpasses $563 million toward $750 million goal
Funds transform students’ experience and connections with the community with 22,000 donors chipping in.
Waterville fire caused by improper installation of wood stove
The fire at 37 Carey Lane Thursday in the city’s South End started in a barn or garage where a wood stove had been improperly installed.
Maine CDC launches investigation into COVID-19 outbreak at Clinton dairy farm
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the state Center for Disease Control & Prevention, said at least 13 positive tests were reported at Flood Brothers Farm.
UMA expands dental assistant program to Lewiston
More than $200,000 in grants has allowed the University of Maine at Augusta to double the enrollment in its dental assistant program and offer instruction in Lewiston.
China farmer trades greenhouse frame for Vassalboro farmer’s pig to be named later
Former school mates and longtime friends barter for what they need, a greenhouse frame now for pork later.
Augusta courthouse reopens to public
The Capital Judicial Center, closed for about two weeks after at least three employees tested positive for COVID-19, was back open Monday.
Developers plan new affordable housing project in Gardiner
Maine Affordable Properties, which is proposing to build eight to 10 condominium-style units, has completed its site analysis for the 1.27-acre lot at 134 Spring St.