4 years ago Most churches are following Maine’s COVID-19 restrictions, even as loud minority fights them While a small number of Maine churches have been publicly fighting the state’s limits on large indoor gatherings, they are greatly outnumbered by the hundreds of other congregations that have chosen to follow the rules that are meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago U.S. Sen. Collins announces $49K grant for Wassookeag Snowmobile Club groomer HERMON — On the morning of Sept.
4 years ago Piscataquis, Penobscot, Somerset counties remain green under Health Advisory System AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration today released a special update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission by color, and is provided to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support students safely this fall.
4 years ago New opportunities for people in Dexter Imagine walking to town in Dexter on Main, Water or Spring streets on a lovely spring, summer or fall day and having a nice bench on which to rest yourself along the way.
4 years ago NRA backs Dale Crafts in Maine’s 2nd District, but gives Jared Golden solid mark The National Rifle Association’s political arm endorsed former state Rep.
4 years ago Maine’s high court under time crunch to rule on newest ranked-choice voting case AUGUSTA — The validity of just dozens of signatures could determine whether ranked choice voting is used in Maine’s presidential election as the state’s high court is under time pressure to rule with a key ballot deadline looming in less than a month.
4 years ago $2.6M in federal funds awarded to EMDC to diversify region’s economy, retain and create jobs EMDC to host virtual Information session for interested businesses, nonprofits and partners 10 a.
4 years ago ‘Let’s Talk About It’ banners prompt domestic abuse discussion A quick look at the windows of many businesses in Dover-Foxcroft, as well as down Route 7 in Dexter and Newport, shows a 4- by 2-foot banner featuring a woman’s portrait filling most of the space, a short quote of theirs and the words “Let’s Talk About It.
4 years ago Maine will reassess whether it’s safe for Penobscot and York county schools to reopen Maine is still giving schools in every county the green light to reopen in person, but that green light comes with a caveat in Penobscot and York counties due to recent outbreaks and increasing case numbers.
4 years ago Don’t toss these 7 small items — reuse them Single-use items are so ingrained in our culture that nearly all of us — no matter how sustainability-minded we may be — throw things away without even thinking about it.
4 years ago Janet Mills gives clerks more time to process absentee ballots ahead of 2020 election AUGUSTA — Maine cities and towns will have more time to process absentee ballots ahead of the Nov.
4 years ago SAD 46 officials readying for first days of school DEXTER — A week before the opening days of classes during the first week of September, teachers, staff and administrators across SAD 46 have been busy making preparations for a school year that will be unlike any other with hybrid instruction and remote learning methods being used.
4 years ago Matt Dunlap may contest decision putting GOP ranked-choice voting challenge on Maine ballot AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap said Tuesday his office will contest a judge’s ruling that a Republican challenge to a ranked-choice voting law made the 2020 ballot before walking the statement back the next day as a key deadline approaches.
4 years ago Maine court puts GOP ranked-choice voting challenge back on November ballot AUGUSTA — A Maine judge ruled Monday that the state Republican party gathered enough valid signatures from voters to put a challenge to a new ranked-choice voting law on the November ballot, preventing the method’s use in this presidential election.
4 years ago Pressure gauge testing Sept. 4 DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer pressure gauge testing at the UMaine Extension office, 165 East Main Street.
4 years ago Groups create ‘Teacher to Teacher’ back to school message The Maine Teachers of the Year Association, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, has created a special “teacher to teacher” back to school message to help kick off the 2020-21 school year.
4 years ago Area organizations collaborate to celebrate a local veteran DEXTER — Many everyday social interactions have come to a halt due to COVID-19 limitations, especially for those who receive care in residential facilities.
4 years ago How to apply for small-business aid under Maine’s new $200M program AUGUSTA — Small businesses and nonprofits can begin applying on Friday for a share of $200 million in aid under a new program rolled out by Gov.