The 26th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns in June. Participants can gather in Solon to paddle down the Kennebec river June 4 or gather in Brunswick June 5 for a new loop on the Androscoggin River. Both paddles are family-friendly and for all ages, skill levels and abilities. Registration is required […]
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Cause of log home explosion in Embden remains under investigation
Tamara McLean, 45, was injured in the Oct. 15 blast at 199 Bert Berry Road.
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Madison schools abruptly go remote amid COVID-19 outbreaks in Somerset County
Madison-based Maine School Administrative District 59, which was not requiring its students or staff to wear masks inside school buildings, is now offering remote learning to its 560 students.
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Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks
The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”
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Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
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Staffing shortages result in 3 central Maine schools shifting to remote learning
As Somerset County sees an uptick in cases, some district superintendents have decided to shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.
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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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Photos show comet NEOWISE streaking across Maine’s night sky
The comet was discovered March 27 by NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission, NEOWISE.
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An inspirational tail: Maine collie goes from animal cruelty seizure to the Puppy Bowl
Duncan was one of more than 130 animals seized from a business in Solon in July.
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Former Carrabec teacher says school found he violated student interaction policy
Anthony Pranses says that he plans to push for the removal of Superintendent Mike Tracy once his administrative leave ends on Jan. 1, 2020.