Two Bridges Regional Jail is “strongly encouraging” employees to get vaccinated to keep the jail’s COVID-19 case count low.
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After Russian cyber attack, Freeport looking to fix gaps in its computer network
The town manager said that officials will look into recommendations from an IT support company after a Russian ransomware attack shut down the town’s network for about a week.
Midcoast schools prepare to get students back in the classroom full-time this fall
Though many school districts in the southern Midcoast are planning on full in-person learning this fall, not all districts will give the option for remote learning.
Freeport’s Desert of Maine expands vision to include state’s cultural history
The organization plans to collaborate with local artists and artisans to promote the community’s artistic culture.
Donaldson secures second term as Georgetown selectman
Richard Donaldson received 254 votes Tuesday, trumping his challenger, Aria Eee, who earned 188.
Senate approves bill to replace CMP, Versant Power with consumer-owned utility
The Maine House also has approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signaled she is likely to veto the measure.
Freeport council adopts $12.3 million budget
The approved budget will increase the tax rate to $14.56 per $1,000 of property value.
A vaccinated Mainer could win close to $1 million in new sweepstakes campaign
The effort to encourage more people to get shots protecting them from COVID-19 will reward the winner with $1 for every person who gets vaccinated.
Freeport town computer network back up following ransomware attack
The cyberattack has been linked to Russian criminals and the global ransomware group Avaddon.
Arrowsic to vote on proposed $1 million budget at town meeting
The annual town meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 at the Arrowsic fire station.