Schools across central Maine take steps to limit possible exposure to the highly contagious coronavirus.
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Waterville mayor asks to ban reusable shopping bags during coronavirus outbreak
Nick Isgro says he wants the city’s COVID-19 Task Force to ask the City Council to lift the ban on plastic, disposable shopping bags and to temporarily prohibit the use of reusable shopping bags.
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Augusta Civic Center cancels most large events, but RV show is a go
Attendance at the RV show over the next three days has been limited to 250 or fewer people at a time, per suggestions by experts to ward against the potential spread of the virus.
Posted inMaine
Pittsfield man homeless after fire destroys his home
Larry Small, of 103 Beans Corner Road, lost his house to a fire Thursday evening, but he and his dog got out safely.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Waterville man arrested, charged after standoff with police
James Child, 42, was arrested by Waterville Police after brandishing a handgun in a fight with a neighbor led to a standoff that lasted into Tuesday morning.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Colby College announces on-campus classes will end this week; students to leave campus for remote learning
The Waterville college will continue regularly scheduled classes through the end of this week, and all students who can reasonably move out by Sunday, when spring break starts, are being asked to do so.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Woman charged with murder in Richmond man’s death to undergo evaluation
Chanda Lilly, 30, is charged with felony murder in the death of Andrew Sherman, who was found dead in his Richmond home in October.
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Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes
Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
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Manchester selectmen take no action on fire chief charged with drunken driving
Selectmen met Tuesday in a closed-door session to discuss a personnel issue but took no action in the aftermath of Manchester fire Chief Francis R. “Frank” Wozniak being arrested in Portland on a charge of operating under the influence.
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Police, DA ‘confident’ Waterville shooting case will be solved
While police and the district attorney are holding details close to the vest about who allegedly shot 7-year-old Emahleeah Frost in a drive-by shooting Feb. 28, they say they are confident those responsible will be brought to justice.