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Schools districts plan to stay the course on hybrid model

by Emily Bader November 24, 2020

Superintendents say data does not suggest schools are a main source of transmission for the virus.

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Voting site for NG library question moved due to virus concerns

by Emily Bader November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Citing an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases among emergency personnel, Selectmen move the polling location for the Dec. 15 election from the Fire Department to the Community Building.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster

Videos provide new look at old mansion

by Michael Kelley November 22, 2020November 24, 2020

Volunteers are chronicling the Victoria Mansion’s history and how each room was used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Pandemic puts Maine Wildlife Park in tough spot

by Emily Bader November 18, 2020November 19, 2020

Revenue shortfalls from a shortened season and remaining uncertainties of the pandemic make it difficult to plan for the park’s future.

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COVID-19 closes NG town facilities to ire of some residents

by Emily Bader November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Town employees were potentially exposed to COVID-19, leading to the temporary closure of the transfer station and Public Works building. Not all residents were understanding, says Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard.

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Outbreak sends 800 Saint Joseph’s students home

by Emily Bader November 18, 2020

The phased COVID-19 testing began Monday and will finish Friday as all residential students move out; the Standish campus will be closed until the new year.

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Town’s silence on sign thefts dismays LGBTQ advocates

by Emily Bader November 17, 2020November 18, 2020

While Standish officials and the Sheriff’s Office maintain they’re doing all they can within their official capacity, LGBTQ advocates say it’s not enough.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

State law protecting economic abuse survivors faces legal challenge

by Emily Bader November 11, 2020

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey filed an appeal last week of a federal ruling in favor of credit reporting agencies who claim the measure interferes with federal law.