Some superintendents announced plans Thursday to continue remote or distance learning through June, following Tuesday’s recommendation by Maine’s education commissioner. Others are taking a wait-and-see position.
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With some employees furloughed, New Balance focuses on making face masks
Furloughed employees to continue to get health benefit while 150 in Norridgewock and Lawrence, Massachusetts, factories expected to produce 100,000 masks weekly by mid-April.
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Waterville homeless shelter coronavirus-free despite being at capacity, director says
Guests of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter who are considered a higher risk for the virus are being housed in local hotels.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell health board recommends wearing masks in public, but not enforcing use
Pediatrician Sydney Sewall said masks may not help prevent the wearer from contracting the virus, but it will prevent them from getting others sick.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell officials offer ‘community update’ on their handling of the coronavirus
City Manager Nate Rudy said he was not aware of any Hallowell citizens that have contracted the virus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Kennebec County sheriff’s office warns of series of catalytic converter thefts
Lt. Chris Read said three thefts have occurred in China, Manchester and Litchfield this month, and the office is looking for information about the incidents.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Police investigate apparent accidental death of Oakland man
Robert Wade, 25, was found dead Tuesday night in his apartment on Heath Street in Oakland, police say.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine hospital systems continue coronavirus screenings, report patient numbers
MaineGeneral Health has had seven total hospitalizations and one death that occurred last week connected to coronavirus, while Northern Light Health’s statewide network is treating 18 people, of which six are inpatients.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Former commercial garage in Detroit destroyed by fire
Firefighters late Monday were able to prevent the garage fire at 443 Troy Road from spreading to a nearby house.
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Pittsfield police chief fights officers’ no-confidence vote
The Pittsfield Police Association has taken a vote of no confidence against its chief, Harold “Pete” Bickmore, on grounds that allege Bickmore has violated labor laws, maintained poor working relationships and mishandled police business on at least one occasion.