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Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Superintendents welcome guidelines, see parents’ support as key to reopening

by Scott Thistle and Rachel Ohm July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

Three administrators in southern Maine say the state’s blueprint will inform how schools approach reopening in the fall.

Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Injured couple sues Cumberland County sheriff over chase that ended in crash

by Matt Byrne May 7, 2020May 10, 2020

Barbara and Elmer Young were seriously injured when a suspect tried to swerve around a police spike mat and slammed into their car and another vehicle in 2018.

Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, News

Gray library reopens as guidelines provide path for more library openings

by Gillian Graham May 5, 2020May 6, 2020

A few dozen patrons came in Tuesday afternoon as the Gray town library became what is likely the first to reopen on a limited basis in southern Maine.

Local & State, News

Maine libraries face tough read on when, how to reopen

by Gillian Graham May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Most library directors in southern Maine are waiting for clear guidance and developing plans to open weeks down the road, while the Gray Public Library will have a limited reopening Tuesday.

Local & State, News

Gray woman treated for rabies after wrestling a fox and sealing it in a pot

by Jon Bolduc April 23, 2020April 24, 2020

Eliza Ruth Watson, 37, describes battling animal at her home.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime

15-year-old detained in connection with Auburn high speed chase

by Matthew Daigle February 29, 2020March 1, 2020

According to a patrol commander with the Auburn Police Department, the driver and passenger of the car that led police on a high speed chase early Saturday morning from Gray to Auburn were both juveniles.

Community

Maine Catholic youth raise over $15,000 during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring

February 29, 2020February 26, 2020

PORTLAND — Young Catholics from around Maine raised more than $15,000 and collected thousands of food items during a successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The event, held on Feb. 1-2, saw the young people gathering donations at several Maine parishes with 100% of the proceeds going to local charities that help tackle hunger in the […]