Local agencies and organizations have been making plans and working out the details to ensure Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 runs, bikes and swims smoothly for the many athletes expected to compete.
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With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs
Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.
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Accused of drunken driving, Hallowell Public Works foreman expected back at work next week
Christopher Buck, 53, who reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .26 when arrested Sunday, is expected to return to work next week and be able to drive city vehicles, if his driver’s license is still active.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Former Hallowell pub owner gets jail time for sales tax evasion
Augusta resident Krystal Lavallee, who operated Brews & Views in Hallowell, was sentenced to 45 days in jail and ordered to pay $30,700 in restitution.
Posted inMaine
Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years
A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education, Times Record
RSU 2 to pay former superintendent through end of the year and will have 3% budget increase
Richmond will pay $3,773,118 toward the school budget — an increase of 5.5%, a difference of $195,275 from last year.
Posted inMaine
A Maine family sends a gift to Ukrainian children who have fled their homes
The hope is that art supplies sent to a refugee shelter in Poland will help children process the trauma they’ve faced.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area schools superintendent resigns halfway through planned leave of absence
Matt Gilbert, the assistant superintendent, will serve as acting superintendent following the announcement by Tonya Arnold.
Posted inMaine
Arctic temperatures raise risk of ice dams on Kennebec River
With the coldest temperatures in nearly four years settling in across central Maine this week, ice is expected to form quickly on lakes and rivers.
Posted inMaine
Waterville duck hunter found safe after kayak ‘got away from him’ on Kennebec River, police say
Authorities conducted a search Tuesday for the missing occupant of a kayak, but the man later contacted police to claim the boat and let them know he was OK.