Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks

The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person "until the Maine CDC steps in."

As Common Ground Country Fair cancels, organizers of other upcoming fairs consider changes amid COVID surge

After taking hiatuses last year, Oosoola Days, Farmington Fair, Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair and the New Portland Lions Fair all said that they plan to move forward with in-person events this month.

Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year

The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.

‘It’s like doing two jobs’: Somerset County teachers struggle to meet demands of hybrid learning

As Regional School Unit 74 prepares for discussions on the third phase of its reopening plan, a teacher expresses concerns she and colleagues share, including fatigue and burnout.

Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19

Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.

Shouting, gavel banging mark tense exchange over teacher investigation at Carrabec High School

One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.

Flag-folding at the fair

Nowetah’s American Indian Museum

From arrowheads to buffalo bladders and everything in between, the New Portland museum marks 50 years of preserving and celebrating Indian heritage.

Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice

The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.