There have been five positive COVID-19 cases reported at Lisbon High School, three at Lisbon Community School and at least three at Lisbon’s public works department.
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Brunswick superintendent urges Mills to prioritize vaccines for teachers
Brunswick Superintendent Phil Potenziano argued in a Jan. 15 letter to Gov. Janet Mills that vaccinating education staff will allows schools to return to more in-person learning.
District Attorney: Former Topsham school resource officer investigated
Topsham Police Chief Marc Hagan confirmed there was a potential misconduct complaint filed against former school resource officer Randy Cook, who resigned in November.
Brunswick holding special election Saturday
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the town hall to elect a District 6 town councilor.
Brunswick looks to spend $335K for better public access to Middle Bay
Plans include additional parking at the Simpson’s Point boat launch.
Lisbon council approves electric car charge station contract
The council vote 4-3 to contract with Central Maine Power Co. to construct four charging stations in a town parking lot off Main Street in Lisbon Falls.
‘Our D-Day’: Brunswick hospital opening vaccine clinic Jan. 25
Mid Coast Hospital will start administering the vaccine to people 70 and older at the Brunswick Parks and Rec Center.
Brunswick soup kitchen reports 58% spike in meals served in 2020
Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program set records in 2020 for its soup kitchen and food bank and expects to see increased use over the next 3 to 6 months.
Lisbon eyes electric vehicle charging stations
Lisbon was selected to take part in a Central Maine Power pilot program that will bring four electric vehicle charging ports in downtown Lisbon Falls.
Some Topsham-area school board members want schools fully reopen
Maine School Administrative District 75 has had its youngest students back in school four days a week since December, though some board members expressed frustration they don’t have more in-person instruction for all students.