University of Maine, MOFGA search for workers to help dairy farmers during pandemic

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Published
March 27, 2020

University of Maine, MOFGA search for workers to help dairy farmers during pandemic

‘If those people get sick, someone needs to step in to take over the operations,’ said Richard Kersbergen, extension professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. ‘Dairy farming doesn't just stop.’
Published
March 27, 2020

Canaan woman, after escaping life of sexual trafficking, is raising awareness in rural Maine

Maegan Bell is recounting her ordeals in New York City, where she became a victim of trafficking and near-deadly abuse, and advocating for victims at schools and at community events.
Published
March 26, 2020

Massachusetts man says on radio he’s positive for coronavirus, quarantined in Somerset County

The Maine Center for Disease Control says the man's case wouldn't be counted for Somerset County, which remained at zero confirmed cases as of Thursday, because federal rules go by a person's primary residence.
Published
March 26, 2020

Colby College in Waterville reports 5 cases of coronavirus, including at least 2 students

The college said on its website that five community members had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Thursday.
Published
March 25, 2020

Older and at-risk Hannaford shoppers take advantage of early hours in Waterville

Hannaford stores are open from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the coronavirus pandemic as a service to shoppers 60 and older, as well as those identified by the Centers for Disease Control as at-risk.

Published
March 23, 2020

Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services

While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.
Published
March 23, 2020

Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments

Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.
Published
March 23, 2020

Why is Augusta named Augusta, and why was it chosen as Maine’s capital?

The exact origins of Augusta's name remain somewhat of a mystery.
Published
March 21, 2020

Coronavirus stranding Winthrop couple at sea

Scott and Dona Ferguson's cruise to celebrate retirement goes astray due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
March 19, 2020

DON’T FLUSH YET: Toilet paper substitutes cause concern for Augusta, Gardiner wastewater systems

Wastewater treatment plant operators warn that flushing toilet paper substitutes is likely to clog sewer lines and could lead to costly repairs.