Local & State
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
Ellsworth woman sues school board claiming First Amendment violation
The dispute stems from when the city resident questioned the board about students masking and critical race theory.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
Maine colleges report small numbers of COVID-19 cases as classes resume
Bowdoin College in Brunswick, which has reported 21 student cases since Monday, transitioned to ‘yellow’ status, so dining halls are to-go only and gatherings are not permitted in residence halls.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
Portland councilor, a plaintiff in lawsuit against the city, won’t recuse herself from dispute
April Fournier's decision runs counter to the city attorney's recommendation that she recuse herself from deliberations of the clean-elections case.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
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.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
Many health care providers are exempt from Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Not covered by the mandate are private physician practices, urgent care clinics and other health care providers not affiliated with a hospital or other facility specified in the emergency rule.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
Oakland motorcyclist who died after Freeport crash was railroad safety manager
Oscar Gerry III died six days after the crash Aug. 21 on Interstate 295 in Freeport while riding with about 20 other motorcyclists headed to visit a motorcycle club in Portland.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
Maine Guard soldier accused of sexually abusing colleague
Bret Chapman, of Walpole is charged with kidnapping, two counts of sexual abuse and one count of aggravated assault.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
Maine to receive $128 million in relief funds for broadband expansion
The allocation, announced Friday, was authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. Each of Maine’s five Native American tribes also will receive $167,000 for broadband.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
COVID-19 thriving in rural Maine counties, with 665 new cases statewide
The new cases represent the highest single-day total since Jan. 20, near the height of the pandemic.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
One final round: Maine restaurants, breweries and pubs pay tribute to the fallen
Empty tables set with 13 beers honor the military servicemen and women who lost their lives in Kabul last week.
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