The Augusta school board voted Wednesday night to bump the start date by two days, to Sept. 10, for its youngest students.
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Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.
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Sidney man who had conviction in child rape overturned seeks to suppress evidence in new trial
Eric Bard had a conviction of multiple sex offenses on a young child overturned on appeal after the district attorney met with the judge without the defense present.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Postal carrier pickets Oakland office claiming he’s not paid for package deliveries
Adam Stalilonis’ part-time rural route has seen a major uptick in online ordered packages, causing him to work extra hours for no pay, a situation he has been told affects more than 1,500 routes in northern New England.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
State says MPA safety guidelines fall short, urges further delay to high school sports this fall
After a review of the Maine Principals’ Association’s COVID-19 safety guidelines, the state says high-risk sports like football and volleyball might not be feasible.
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Two 14-year-olds arrested on burglary, arson charges related to Fairfield car fire
Police say the boy and girl broke into a garage on Davis Road, removed a Hyundai sedan and set the car on fire.
Posted inLocal & State
Immigrant family says Waterville official told them they’re not welcome in her ‘white’ neighborhood
Catherine Weeks denies the accusations.
Posted inLocal & State
More details come to light of circumstances surrounding Waterville standoff
Waterville police chief Joseph Massey said the department was waiting for the medical examiner’s office to determine the cause of death of a 23-year-old involved in a standoff on Highwood Street.
Posted inLocal & State
Skowhegan man dies days after vehicle crash on Middle Road
Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam confirmed Thursday that the 77-year-old man involved in a single-vehicle accident Aug. 20 has died from his injuries.
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Gardiner motorcycle crash victims remembered as loving young couple
The families of Anthony Fournier and Krissy Doughty remembered them as a couple who were living their lives to the fullest.