NORWAY — New Balance, a Boston-based footwear maker, has announced it has begun working on prototype designs for surgical masks, joining a host of other domestic manufacturers rallying to support healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 positive patients amidst critical shortages of personal protective equipment. A notice on its website states that the company is starting […]
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SAD 17 navigates a crash course in distance learning
PARIS — SAD 17 closed schools in its eight-member towns effective Mar. 16, responding to the coronavirus public health emergency in accordance with other districts throughout Maine. The unprecedented closures launched a new phase of education for all – families, faculty and administrators – of the concept of distance learning. Connectivity elusive The biggest challenge […]
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Oxford set to live stream meetings for public participation
OXFORD — The town of Oxford is utilizing Microsoft Teams to hold committee and board meetings during the coronavirus outbreak that has interrupted public life. Town Clerk Elizabeth Olsen facilitated a trial run “open house” of the platform last Friday. Selectmen, public officials and curious residents could access the event through a link on Oxford’s […]
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Otisfield to reopen Town Office on Monday
Residents will have limited access starting Monday.
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Oxford selectmen meet using Facebook Live
Budget Committee, town manager communicating via email.
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School lunches for take-out or delivery
When schools were abruptly closed due to COVID-19, SAD 17 staff stayed on the job and set up a plan for lunch take-out and delivery.
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Home delivery steps up in Oxford Hills
Lesa Seavey of Hebron runs a take-out delivery service and COVID-19 is keeping her hopping from one stop to the next.
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In public health crisis, providers tap telehealth to provide care
Western Maine Health to roll out telehealth service capability for patients; federal government has waived restrictions for Medicare and Medicaid recipients to access during COVID-19 outbreak.
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SAD 17 extends school closure through at least April 27
As with other districts in Maine, Oxford Hills school will not reopen until recommended by Governor Janet Mills.
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Oxford selectmen livestream meeting to public
Budget Committee, town manager communicating via email.