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Old Town council approves contract, bond for road paving projects

The Old Town City Council approved a contract and bond to cover road paving costs for the 2020-2021 fiscal year at its Aug. 3 meeting.

At UMaine, students wonder whether classmates will take COVID-19 seriously

Even with safety precautions in place -- including a requirement that many students go through two rounds of COVID-19 testing -- some students say they’re troubled by the lingering unknowns.

Orono paints new Pride crosswalk near downtown

A group of tireless local activists who designed art sculptures to inspire the community during the coronavirus pandemic has made a new project come to life on Main Street in Orono -- a crosswalk painted in the colors of the Pride Progress flag.

Some students will return to full in-person schooling this fall, RSU 34 says

Some students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade will return to full-time classroom instruction this year, the RSU 34 school district announced Tuesday.

Milford Board of Selectmen approve school, town issues during July meeting

The Milford Board of Selectmen approved 41 different educational and town budget issues for the 2020-21 school and fiscal year during its meeting on July 21.

Construction continues on Old Town music venue despite pandemic complications

Despite the interruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, Waterfront Concerts promoter Alex Gray plans to open a live music venue and restaurant in his home city of Old Town -- maybe as soon as this fall.

RSU 34 board considers three possible school reopening scenarios

To return to a “normal” schooling this fall, the RSU 34 school district will have to make significant changes to keep students and faculty safe and prevent spreading the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

RSU 34 School Board rejects member’s resolution to fully reopen schools in the fall

The RSU 34 school rejected a proposal from one of its members that would have urged the state to allow Maine schools to reopen for in-person instruction this fall.

Old Town local to open doggy daycare this year

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, an Old Town couple is building a new business from the ground up.

Orono police searching for missing person

Orono Police Department is looking for 31-year-old Cameron Perry who hasn’t been seen or heard from since Sunday.

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