Traditional trick-or-treating is considered “higher risk” by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, but officials say there are ways to celebrate Halloween with only “moderate” risk.”
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‘An uncomfortable conversation’: Topsham teacher eyes diversifying literature curriculum
Emily Vail has proposed adding a play dealing with racism to an Advanced Placement literature course in an effort to diversify texts for students and provide an anti-racial education.
Special Olympics Maine recognizes Bath high school for inclusive program
Morse High School is one of four Maine schools being recognized for its involvement with Unified Champion Schools, a Special Olympics Maine program aimed at fostering a sense of social inclusion, respect and acceptance for all students and teachers.
Local movie theaters weather challenges as national chain announces closure of all theaters
Some theaters are re-releasing classic films, while others are offering virtual programming or staying dark.
Lifelong dance instructor sells Bath studio after 65 years of teaching
For 65 years Fay Pye, 79, taught over 7,500 students how to dance, until the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to shut down and sell her Bath dance studio.
Topsham school board race draws 11 candidates for four seats
The terms are for 3 years.
Maine police hunt for ‘armed and dangerous’ men, including wanted robber, after car chase
Wanted are Christopher Terenc Farrow, 32, and Dayshawn Middleton, 29, of Connecticut, after they allegedly led police on a car chase across central Maine Tuesday night.
Freeport-area schools report fifth positive coronavirus case
The announcement comes just a few weeks before Superintendent Becky Foley is expected to announce whether the schools will return to full in-person instruction.
Brunswick police charge man with assault after slapping man for barking
James Kempf, 45, of Brunswick allegedly slapped another man for barking at him as the two walked by one another on Union Street Monday afternoon.
Bowdoin College to welcome back sophomores, juniors, seniors for spring semester
Through its partnership with the Broad Institute, Bowdoin College has performed nearly 17,000 coronavirus tests as of Wednesday, resulting in just four positive cases.