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Brunswick superintendent urges Mills to prioritize vaccines for teachers
Brunswick Superintendent Phil Potenziano argued in a Jan. 15 letter to Gov. Janet Mills that vaccinating education staff will allows schools to return to more in-person learning.
Rescued Phippsburg snowy owl dies from injuries
Diane Winn, executive director of Avian Haven, said the snowy owl was emaciated when it arrived and an x-ray revealed soft tissue damage on the left wing and organ damage consistent with a traumatic impact.
Harpswell temporarily closes quahog harvesting in Quahog Bay
Harpswell selectmen unanimously approved the closure Thursday. The town’s request will be reviewed for approval by the Maine Department of Marine Resources within 20 days.
District Attorney: Former Topsham school resource officer investigated
Topsham Police Chief Marc Hagan confirmed there was a potential misconduct complaint filed against former school resource officer Randy Cook, who resigned in November.
West Bath podcast airs 100th episode, hits 46,000 listeners
“Now, 46,000 people in over 70 countries have listened to this podcast and it freaks me out to think of all the people I’ve reached with this soap opera,” said Marsha Hinton of West Bath, creator of “Restless Shores.”
Suspected rabid fox shot after biting at children, fighting with dog in Phippsburg
According to Norman Turner, Phippsburg animal control officer, the fox had porcupine quills in its mouth, a common sign the animal was rabid.
Brunswick holding special election Saturday
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the town hall to elect a District 6 town councilor.
Brunswick looks to spend $335K for better public access to Middle Bay
Plans include additional parking at the Simpson’s Point boat launch.
Maine CDC identifies COVID-19 outbreak at Woolwich school
Woolwich Central School will continue full in-person learning despite the outbreak.