Topsham high school announces possible coronavirus exposure

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Published
September 23, 2020

Topsham high school announces possible coronavirus exposure

Superintendent Shawn Chabot informed students and families Wednesday morning that an individual associated with Mt. Ararat High School recently tested positive for coronavirus, and may have exposed other staff or students.
Published
September 21, 2020

Crazy worms found in Topsham transfer station woodchip pile

Topsham Solid Waste Director Ed Caron said he is composting the woodchips, as recommended by the state, to destroy the invasive worms.
Published
September 19, 2020

Police probe possible political arson after donkey sculpture set ablaze in Bowdoinham

A life-size donkey sculpture created by artist Doug Chess was lit on fire and destroyed at the Main Street home of Theresa Turgeon, who said she believes it was a politically motivated crime.
Published
September 17, 2020

More families opt to home-school during pandemic

Southern Midcoast school districts report increases in the number of students in their district switching to homeschooling during the COVID pandemic, but say they hope many students will return when things start to go back to normal.
Published
September 17, 2020

No known COVID cases at Bowdoin College after three early infections

Local business owners are reporting a boost in business now that roughly 700 students are back on campus.

Published
September 16, 2020

Maine CDC head recommends flu shot, increased vigilance as winter approaches

During a web panel with Mid Coast Hospital CEO Lois Skilling, Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, discussed coronavirus, his concerns surrounding cold and flu season, and the push for a vaccine.
Published
September 15, 2020

Two Bridges turns away York County inmates due to coronavirus outbreak

Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset boards inmates when there are beds available and hadn't turned inmates away during the pandemic prior to a recent from York County Jail to board some of its female prisoners.
Published
September 15, 2020

10th worker at BIW tests positive for coronavirus

In total, seven BIW employees and three vendors have tested positive for coronavirus since March, according to BIW spokesman David Hench.
Published
September 15, 2020

Harpswell Coastal Academy closes temporarily due to positive coronavirus case

Harpswell Coastal Academy students will pivot to distance learning through Friday, Sept. 25, according to Scott Barksdale, dean of students.
Published
September 14, 2020

Town officials say CMP agreement is another example of utility being a ‘bad neighbor’

A group of athletic fields in Brunswick are technically within Central Maine Power’s powerline easement, and ahead of its plans to reconstruct the Brunswick to Topsham line, the utility is requiring the town sign a use agreement in order to keep the playgrounds and sports facilities.

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