The Waterville based organization aims to give young kids in disadvantaged families the means to succeed in kindergarten.
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COVID-19 forces farmers to take new approaches to satisfy growing demand
Local farmers say they will grow more food to meet customers’ demand.
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Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Oxford Plains Speedway, New Oxford Dragway in wait-and-see mode
Both the speedway and the drag strip have delayed the start of their respective seasons, and further postponements are a possibility. OPS not planning to get involved in iRacing.
Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Brunswick requires employees of public-serving businesses to wear masks
While many individual companies have mandated that employees and even customers wear masks, Brunswick is one of the first, if not the first, community in Maine to enact such an order.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Maine medical specialist says warmer weather doesn’t mean virus will be killed
In a Wednesday afternoon briefing, Northern Light Health announced that its own laboratories had processed more than 3,700 tests for coronavirus.
Posted inSports
Athletes adjust training with Central Maine Strongman event moved to October
Competitors focus on positives while finding ways to build strength as gyms remain closed.
Posted inHealth, New England, News
Virus targets immigrant enclave in Massachusetts’ hardest-hit community
The pandemic has devastated the Boston suburb of Chelsea, which has the highest infection rate in the state.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
What you need to know if you haven’t received your federal aid check
Social Security and Veteran Affairs recipients will receive their money the same way they receive benefits.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Boggs negative for COVID-19, apologizes for saying he caught it from Chris Sale
Wade Boggs did have pneumonia, and said it was a joke when he suggested he was infected with coronavirus.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
UMF to hold a commencement celebration for the Class of 2020 in August
Students enrolled in the University of Maine System began studying remotely March 25 due to concerns of COVID-19 exposure.