Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce says 4 of the fatal overdoses since Dec. 1 occurred in Standish.
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Vaccination rollout leaves questions unanswered for Lakes Region residents
In the Lakes Region, pharmacy retailers and some long-term care facilities have declined to comment on where their allotment has gone and providers have said that the sporadic and limited supply makes it difficult to say when and where residents can get vaccinated.
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Schoolhouse Arts fights for 33rd season after devastating year
The small, nonprofit community theater in Standish has been nearly wiped out financially by the pandemic, but its administrators say the show must go on.
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College ramps up COVID protocols for students’ return
Saint Joseph’s College administrators say that they “learned a ton” about COVID-19 prevention and are confident in their precautions for the start of the spring semester next week.
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Area schools see a post-holiday increase in COVID-19 outbreaks
This story has been updated.
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Polar Dip invites the hardy to take plunge to help eliminate hunger
All proceeds from the Feb. 20 event at Raymond Beach will be donated to 13 food pantries around the Lakes Region.
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‘River Voices’ pays tribute to the Presumpscot
In words and with art, the new book provides a diverse look at the river’s history, culture and science.
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Standish council delays changes to marijuana policies
Councilors voted to delay discussions on marijuana regulations until a workshop later this year and tabled other policy changes indefinitely.
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COVID-19 outbreaks on the rise at area schools
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has designated two more schools as open outbreak sites, in addition to two open investigations at other schools in the Lakes Region.
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Habitat for Humanity looks to build off outgoing leader’s success
Godfrey Wood is stepping down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland after close to eight years in the position.