The health threat posed by crowded shelters has shown that ‘we simply can’t go back to the way things were,’ says MaineHousing Executive Director Dan Brennan.
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Posted inNews, River Valley
Youngsters celebrated in pre-k graduation in Mexico
Each child was presented with a diploma cap and a diploma certificate.
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Posted inSports
No baseball yet, but the Hadlock Field food stand is opening
The Portland Sea Dogs plan to offer takeout and limited delivery of some of their ballpark concessions.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine college leaders release framework for reopening this fall
The guidance suggests schools consider staggering or adjusting the start of the semester and breaks, and recommends preparations for social distancing and flexibility for classes and events.
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford County commissioners back reopening of bowling alleys
Commissioners said the two bowling alleys should be considered ‘restaurants’ and ‘community sport’ centers and be allowed to reopen under the state’s Rural Reopening Plan.
Posted inSports
Brees apologizes, says he is ‘sick for the way my comments were perceived’
Saints quarterback Drew Brees received widespread criticism, including from some teammates, after saying he still disagrees with players kneeling during the national anthem.
Posted inSports
IOC seeks insurance compensation for delayed Tokyo Olympics
The IOC has insurance against the cancellation of an Olympics, but it’s unclear if it covers the one-year postponement forced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston officials not surprised by city’s large number of COVID-19 cases
Figures released by the state show Lewiston has the most cases of the coronavirus of any zip code in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Virus a big boom for consumer fireworks sales, big bust for commercial display companies
Central Maine Pyrotechnics sees revenue loss as municipalities cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn after-school enrichment program goes home
Students get educational kits to extend learning this summer.