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After rocky rollout of school vaccination dashboard, rates among teachers, staff begin to rise
A state survey of teacher vaccination rates across the state seeks to encourage school staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Superintendents of Waldo County school districts have some complaints about how the dashboard was introduced, but a new rule from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration will make arguments regarding vaccination moot, requiring staff in districts with more than 100 employees to get the shots.
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Mainely Pottery to close doors for good at end of the month
The shop has offered a variety of pottery products by Maine potters for over 32 years.
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Woman charged with murdering her 3-year-old son pleads not guilty
Jessica Trefethen, 35, is charged with depraved indifference murder in the death of Maddox Williams in June.
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Federal judge delays lobster fishing closure
U.S. District Judge Lance Walker criticizes "troubling" methodology and says the modeling used to justify closure does not determine whether right whales actually congregate in the area.
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Lincolnville Board still waiting for dams meeting with Camden officials
In 2019, the Lincolnville Select Board requested a joint meeting with the Camden Select Board about the East and West dams on the Megunticook River. The meeting never happened.
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Police, wardens, Marine Patrol search for missing woman
Police are looking for a Belfast woman who has been missing for over a month. On Monday, Maine Warden Service combed an area near the Armistice Bridge where her car was discovered while the Marine Patrol searched the bay.
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The Weekly Podcast – Tess Gerritsen – Author
We talk with Author Tess Gerritsen for episode 14 of The Weekly Podcast
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Federal judge blocks lobster fishing ban in stretch of Gulf of Maine
He says regulators relied on 'markedly thin' statistical modeling instead of hard evidence to show the roughly 967-square-mile area they had planned to close was really a hotspot for the imperiled right whale.
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Seven area companies rated ‘Best Places to Work’
The “Best Places to Work in Maine” program recognizes companies that have established and consistently fostered outstanding workplace environments.
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Mount View, Belfast stay strong, Oceanside blanked
In late-season high school field hockey play, Mustangs notch convincing weekend win, while Lions and Mariners split in early-week stick affairs.
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Mustangs, Lions, Vikings find sweet pitch success
Waldo County high school soccer teams continue to battle opponents down to wire of regular season as playoffs appear on horizon.
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KVAC races: Panther Daigle fastest in Class B, Camden Hills girls third in Class A
Midcoast distance athletes out in force at Cony High School for varsity and junior varsity races. Camden Hills' Jenna VanRyn and Cassie Middleton, as well as Oceanside's Maria Protheroe and Belfast's Will Robbins, turn in top-10 performances.
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Windjammers corral Mustangs with impressive offensive effort
Camden Hills wins fourth game in six tries, this time against host Mount View, which only has been able to play four contests in an unpredictable, roller-coaster campaign.
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Fun runs: Youngsters set to take final treks in Busline League championships
After Midcoast distance athletes competed in meets this fall for the first time in a long time, Medomak Valley Middle School will host championship runs on Oct. 21. Story includes photos, video from final regular-season meet at Camden Hills.
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Tee time: Middle school links athletes descend on Rockland Golf Course
Youngsters from Oceanside of Thomaston, Camden-Rockport, Troy Howard of Belfast and Great Salt Bay of Damariscotta stay in swing of things in fun-filled afternoon to test of their skills against the course. Includes video and dozens of photos.
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Windjammers, Panthers, Mustangs, Vikings, Eagles net valuable late-season wins
Camden Hills squads, Medomak Valley boys grab Heal Point-worthy victories, while Mount View boys remain unbeaten as Midcoast pitch student-athletes head down home stretch of regular season.
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Mustangs, Windjammers stick to winning field hockey ways
Mount View works overtime to beat Maranacook of Readfield on road, while Camden Hills finds home sweet against Hampden Academy.
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Author, designer in conversation over new historical house book
Annie Coggan and Noël Claro get together Oct. 26 to celebrate the release of Coggan’s book, "The Book of Errors: Three Architects, Three Historic Houses, One Dame of the American Revolution."
Marine Studies students net, identify plankton
Students are also working in the high school pool with the school's ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), mastering the controls and learning how to pilot and navigate the vehicle.
Calvin J. Elwell notice
Calvin Jarrod Elwell, 35, died Oct. 16, 2021, just five days short of his 36th birthday, in a car accident in Rockport.
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