Although the newest variant of the virus is believed to be less dangerous than delta, it is more contagious and will further tax Maine’s health care system.
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Overseers of the poor: Ending the ‘town farm’ experiment
The Great Depression changed the face of poverty. The Social Security Act changed the quality of life for many poor. Twentieth-century improvements to institutional welfare programs put an end to the almshouse for good.
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Oxford Hills Technical School student nominated for U.S. Presidential Scholar Award
Senior Cadence Allen won the Golden Hammer building trades award her sophomore and junior years.
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Agnes Gray Principal Clarke steps down
“I’ve been teaching at Agnes Gray Elementary for 32 years and have seen a few principals come and go,” said Kindergarten Teacher Denise Biggers. “When Beth came, it was different. She was loving and caring and created an atmosphere of trust among the staff.”
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Guy E. Rowe fifth-graders collect for their neighbors
The students said this was the first time they had ever organized and run a big project like a food drive. They all agreed that they would like to do it again.
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Live Norway nativity heralds the season
A steady snowfall accompanied the Second Congregational Church of Norway’s live nativity scene Saturday evening.
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Cousins for Christmas
Chapter One: Land of Goshen As Amelia dusted the night tables and dressers, a thrill of excitement bubbled inside her. “Tell me again, mother, about receiving the letter. Did you read it first or did Aunt Harriet? What did you say? What did she say?” Mrs. Conroy smiled as she removed sheets from a […]
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Hunting grand slams a sister act for Woodstock family
Dedicated grandfather guides youngsters to the hunting accomplishment even he has never achieved.
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Oxford Hills to adjust early release from school starting Jan. 5
PARIS — After voting by a large margin at their Dec. 6 meeting to release students an hour early on Fridays following the holiday vacation break, SAD 17’s board of directors scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 10 to rescind the measure. Instead, the board voted to change the early release time on Wednesdays from […]