An outbreak at Winthrop’s ADUSA Distribution LLC appears to be a product of “community transmission,” according to officials.
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Skowhegan-based, Fairfield-based school districts report COVID-19 cases
The superintendents sent letters saying that the districts were made aware of the cases before Christmas Day and expect students to return to school Jan. 4.
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Augusta child care to remain closed another week
Officials are concerned there could be another spike in COVID-19 cases due to families getting together for holidays.
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Gardiner closes City Hall, library to public until Jan. 18
A news release said the closure was due to an anticipated rise in COVID-19 cases after holiday gatherings and travel.
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Winthrop Public Schools cap number of students able to participate in remote learning to 100
With coronavirus relief funds not extending past Dec. 30, the district can’t afford to hire new teachers.
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Michael Faass, a northern Georgia transplant, becomes Dresden’s new town administrator
The town of Dresden’s new town administrator moved to Maine from Georgia and is looking forward to getting involved in local government.
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Nine-year-old China girl pens ‘Riley’s Family Cookbook’ with goal to help fight hunger
Riley Coleman and her grandmother, Holly Seaver, compiled family recipes into a book with some of the proceeds from sales going to fight hunger in Haiti.
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Not so treacherous Christmas storm hits central Maine
Rain and gusting winds began Christmas Eve and continue through Christmas Day.
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Christmas meals served curbside by Unity food pantry
Volunteers with The Open Door dish out and deliver 120 meals Christmas Eve.
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Fairfield-, Unity-area school districts report more cases of COVID-19
Regional School Unit 3 and Maine School Administrative District 49 both reported one new case of COVID-19 this week.