Zoom book groups across the state will discuss Wilton author Patricia O’Donnell’s novel “The Vigilance of Stars” throughout the summer.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Spruce schools to offer instruction options; parent feedback sought
A letter sent to parents last week notes remote/distance learning opportunities will be offered in Spruce schools this fall.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 voters approve K-12, adult ed budgets
Ten towns voted for the spending plans by wide margins.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
As concerns grow, NFL players’ union asks whether training camps in hot spots should open
“We all want to play,” a high-ranking official with one NFL team said. “We all want to make this work. But there are some big issues in some places of the country. That can’t be ignored.”
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State declares outbreak at Cumberland County Jail, but sheriff says tests are not clear
The state CDC reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 at the jail in Portland on Tuesday, but the sheriff said a retest of one inmate came back negative and a second is pending.
Posted inCheering, Football, Varsity Maine
Lost Lobster Bowl: Meet the area selections, Part 2
The second in a series of short Q&As with football players and cheerleaders who would have been participating in Lobster Bowl activities this week had the game not been canceled by the pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
St. Dom’s ready to go back to school in September
Saint Dominic Academy President Timothy Gallic said all necessary safety precautions have been taken for in-school instruction.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
CMCC athletes disappointed, but not shocked, by fall season’s postponement
Players optimistic they’ll have chance to return to the field in spring after school calls off fall due to COVID-19.
Posted inNation / World
As Trump criticizes his own health officials, White House virus task force member says ‘none of us lie’
The comment came after Trump shared a Twitter post from a former game show host who, without evidence, accused government medical experts at the CDC of lying.
Posted inMaine
Susan Collins says Senate likely will pass more pandemic relief
Maine’s senior senator is pushing for more local aid, more help for small businesses and more money for schools.