In a year when we have not been able to gather with family and friends as we used to, our trail system can bring us together safely.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
After considering surge in COVID-19 cases, Lewiston board rejects motion to close schools
Members agreed that a decision to go to fully remote instruction would likely have to be made sometime in the near future.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board votes to recommend chicken rule change to council
The board on Monday also voted to refer to the council for public hearings and recommendation a request to rezone land on North Street to allow for an indoor community ice rink to be built there, and a request to approve proposed rules for short-term residential units.
Posted inNation & World, News
Cruise lines seeking volunteers for CDC-ordered ‘test’ voyages
Thousands of cruise fans have responded, but CDC requirements suggest the cruises aren’t intended to be fun days at sea.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Pandemic politics leave D.C. in gridlock as virus surges
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuse to budge in either direction on aid packages.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Its finances stronger than expected, Bates delivers pay hikes to staff
The Lewiston college has not been hit as hard as anticipated by costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Bowdoin College officials report 2 employees, 1 student test positive for COVID-19
So far, the college has reported 8 positive COVID-19 cases this semester — four students and four employees.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Seven Lewiston firefighters, 3 Clover Health Care workers test positive for COVID-19
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention opened 14 outbreak investigations across Maine in just 72 hours.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Claim filed against Big Moose Inn on behalf of Maplecrest patient from Madison who died from COVID-19
The reception for the wedding that turned into a superspreader event was held at the Big Moose Inn in Millinocket. The inn’s attorney stated that transmission of the disease likely happened at earlier events.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Maine State Music Theatre weathers continued setbacks of pandemic
Maine State Music Theatre is trying to plan for a ‘triumphant return’ in 2021, but continued financial, state and union roadblocks are slowing efforts.