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Closures amid pandemic show the importance of Cumberland, Topsham libraries

by Alex Lear August 18, 2020

As the coronavirus shows no signs of slowing down, many families have missed the community education hub that libraries offer.

Times Record

Some wary as Topsham-area schools set Sept. 8 reopening date

by Kathleen O'Brien August 16, 2020August 16, 2020

Maine School Administrative District 75 officials pushed the first day of school back one week to Sept. 8 at the request of teachers, who said they need more time to plan for the school year ahead.

Op-eds, Opinion

Central Maine Healthcare CEO: Topsham surgery center will be high-quality, low-cost option

by Jeff Brickman Special to the Press Herald August 15, 2020August 15, 2020

The public has until Aug. 21 to submit comments on the proposal to the Maine DHHS.

Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Topsham eatery serves up some surprising offerings

by Sande Updegraph August 14, 2020August 11, 2020

Matthew Kenney, owner of 104 Main Public House in Topsham, is making a great start during challenging times. Open since mid-June, he has a large indoor space with many tables appropriately arranged for social distancing and many picnic tables with bright red umbrellas for dining on the patio. To start and continue through your meal […]

The Forecaster

Midcoast Meetings: Aug. 14-21

August 11, 2020

Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.

Times Record

Topsham schools reopening plan gets mixed reaction from parents, teachers

by Darcie Moore August 9, 2020August 9, 2020

The Maine School Administrative District 75 school board is slated to vote Aug. 13 on a school reopening plan, which would allow students to continue distance education, or return to school two days a week initially.

The Forecaster

Letter: Balentine should follow the science further

August 5, 2020

I am pleased to see Mr. Balentine give credence to science (“Follow the science and reopen schools,” July 24). However, he does not follow the science far enough. Researchers note in “Addendum to: Children are not COVID-19 super spreaders: time to go back to school” in The Archives of Disease in Childhood: “Schools will not […]