Officials say that out of caution the school will be closed for the rest of the week.
American Journal briefs
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Standish home invasion unrelated to Gorham incident, authorities say
STANDISH — Officials from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said they no longer believe the reported home invasion in Standish on Oct. 15 is related to a similar incident in Gorham, but they do not have any new leads. Capt. Don Foss from the Criminal Investigations Division said it remains an active investigation. He said […]
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Event highlights updates to Mill Brook Preserve
WESTBROOK — The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is hosting a self-guided family-friendly field event at Mill Brook Preserve Nov. 14-22. Hikers are welcome to explore the new bridge on the southern end and the new 2-mile loop trail. Scavenger hunt questions will be posted along the trail and there is a Fairy and Gnome Village […]
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Four COVID-19 cases among Westbrook students
WESTBROOK — Two high school and two middle school COVID-19 cases were announced last week, but no new cases have occurred since. The infected students “have not been at school since Oct. 22, before they were even initially exposed,” so no school closures were necessary, said Superintendent Peter Lancia. As of Monday, no new cases […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
METRO buses now outfitted with yield to buses lights
PORTLAND — Greater Portland METRO buses, equipped with “yield to bus” lights, will have the right of way to merge into traffic starting next week. Seven new METRO buses are equipped with the yellow yield signs, which bus operators will begin using Nov. 15. Under a law signed by Gov. Janet Mills in June 2019, […]
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Schools see two new COVID-19 cases
Two students at different schools have tested positive for the virus, but schooling will continue as is.
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Grants available for for recycling, composting in Maine schools
PORTLAND — Ecomaine is accepting applications for its 2020-2021 round of recycling grants now through Oct. 30. The grants are designed to raise recycling awareness in schools and communities, and to help schools implement more efficient recycling or composting programs. “This year is obviously proving to be a tough one for all of us – […]
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Water District seeks applications for bottle filling fountains
PORTLAND — Applications for 2021 Water Bottle Filling Fountain Grants from the Portland Water District are now being accepted. The grant program, which made five awards last year, provides free fountains, with preference given to those organizations that provide the largest exposure and benefit for public use. According to the Portland Water District, “water bottle filling […]
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Pedestrian safety measures added to downtown
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine installed new delineators and repainted crosswalks downtown to improve pedestrian safety.
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
METRO resumes full bus service
PORTLAND — Greater Portland Metro, which provides bus service throughout Portland and parts of South Portland, Scarborough, Falmouth, Westbrook and Gorham, has reinstituted full bus service. Buses, however, will no longer stop at the Westbrook Crossing plaza on the Portland/Westbrook line, but instead will stop across the street at Market Basket at Rock Row. That […]