Junior hockey: The Maine CDC is looking into an outbreak in the organization, but Nolan Howe says the NAHL team is not involved in the outbreak. Also, the Nordiques’ game Friday against the Northeast Generals was postponed.
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Teachers union contesting RSU 9 school board statement
A lack of consensus continues between the RSU 9 school board and staff.
Auburn council to consider mask requirement for meetings
Two councilors requested the order after Mayor Jason Levesque issued a statement this week saying he would not wear a mask while “actively presiding” at meetings.
Lewiston, Auburn high schools closing after COVID-19 outbreaks
Lewiston high school students will go back to in-person learning on Nov. 18. In Auburn, students will continue remote learning until Nov. 23.
Edward Little’s Payton Bell rings in another season of success
Cross country: The Red Eddies sophomore feels lucky that her team got to complete an abbreviated cross country season, despite the cancellation of the state championships.
Leavitt’s Margo Kenyon found cross country late and can’t let it go
Senior only started running cross country last year and quickly became one of the top runners in Class B.
North Atlantic Conference delays decision on winter sports season
The NAC announces it will hold off on plans to play during the pandemic until January.
Trump touts progress on vaccine in first remarks since election loss
The president rules out a nationwide ‘lockdown’ but appears to acknowledge the decision won’t be his much longer.
Russell Park in Lewiston reports 3 deaths, 129 cases; Androscoggin County schools deemed ‘yellow’
The outbreak at the Lewiston rehabilitation and living center has reached two-thirds of residents.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record level driven by surges in central, eastern Maine
MaineGeneral in Augusta and Bangor’s Eastern Maine Medical Center hit all-time peaks, and Maine Med’s case count grew sharply.