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Published
December 29, 2020

Phippsburg Elementary School staff member tests positive for COVID-19

In a letter to the families on Tuesday, Regional School Unit One Superintendent Patrick Manuel said that any close contacts have been individually notified and will need to quarantine. He did not say how many close contacts were identified.
Published
December 17, 2020

After push from Maine Attorney General, Phippsburg board adopts Mills’ mask mandate

In a letter to the Phippsburg Select Board, Attorney General Aaron Frey wrote Gov. Mills’ executive order makes the board “legally obligated to require the use of face coverings in all municipal buildings.”
Published
December 13, 2020

Mills addresses Phippsburg board bucking mask mandate, announces stronger mask requirements

Gov. Janet Mills said she wasn't aware Phippsburg selectmen have been bucking the mask mandate and warned: “If I were running any kind of facility, whether it’s a town office or a private business, I would not want to take the risk.”
Published
December 10, 2020

Despite calls from some residents, Phippsburg board continues to buck mask requirements

Eight residents asked selectmen to require masks in municipal buildings to protect town employees and the public, but the board again declined.
Published
December 10, 2020

Our View: Phippsburg should enforce mask mandate

Protecting public health isn’t government overreach – it’s government’s job.
Published
December 7, 2020

Phippsburg board bucks Mills’ mask mandate

“None of the three of us believe that this is a hoax or something to be taken lightly,” said Chris Mixon, select board member. “I encourage people to wear a face mask, I just don’t believe I have the authority to mandate it.”
Published
November 30, 2020

Fundraiser for fishermen lost at sea surpasses $100,000 goal

The online fundraiser was organized by Rosalee Varian, 20, of Phippsburg, who said the money raised will be split evenly among the victims' families.
Published
November 24, 2020

109-year-old Phippsburg inn for sale

Built in 1911, the Rock Gardens Inn is made of nine separate cottages spread across 4.6 acres on the western shore of Phippsburg.
Published
November 4, 2020

Popham Chapel gearing up for 125th anniversary
Published
September 28, 2020

Popham Chapel group launches fundraiser for chapel repairs, anniversary celebration

The proceeds from the brick walkway will fund repairs to the chapel as well as a 3-day celebration to recognize the chapel's 125th anniversary next August.