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Author Archives: Sawyer Loftus

Sawyer Loftus is a reporter covering Old Town, Orono and the surrounding areas. A recent graduate of the University of Vermont, Sawyer grew up in Vermont where he's worked for Vermont Public Radio, The Burlington Free Press and VTDigger. Most recently he was the Editor-in-Chief of the Vermont Cynic, UVM's independent student newspaper.

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Maine universities prepare for students who fell behind in school due to COVID

by Sawyer Loftus 7 hours agoAugust 14, 2022

COVID disruptions across the country have caused students to fall behind in core subject areas such as reading and math.

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Maine’s COVID fraud cases stand out for their small size

by Sawyer Loftus August 12, 2022August 12, 2022
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An Old Town bridge’s new weight limit means a longer trip for much of Maine’s lumber

by Sawyer Loftus August 8, 2022August 7, 2022
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Judge approves sale of shuttered Hampden trash plant

by Sawyer Loftus August 5, 2022August 5, 2022
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Bates, Bowdoin and Colby join Supreme Court fight to keep affirmative action

by Sawyer Loftus August 5, 2022August 4, 2022
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Company helping restart Hampden trash plant has roots in failed Katahdin-area investor 

by Sawyer Loftus August 4, 2022August 3, 2022
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Man accused of crashing truck into Old Town house and fleeing scene

by Sawyer Loftus August 3, 2022August 3, 2022
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UMaine police chief stepping down for new role at university

by Sawyer Loftus July 30, 2022July 29, 2022
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More than $100M in new funding would help UMaine System do PFAS and tick research

by Sawyer Loftus July 28, 2022July 28, 2022
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Maine towns will partner with NY investment firm to reopen Hampden waste plant

by Sawyer Loftus July 28, 2022July 27, 2022
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Brewer police officer injured in scuffle

by Sawyer Loftus July 26, 2022July 27, 2022
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Orono roadwork will leave Veazie bus riders scrambling to find other ways to Bangor

by Sawyer Loftus July 26, 2022July 26, 2022
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Pizza and burger shop that has been a downtown Old Town fixture has closed for good

by Sawyer Loftus July 25, 2022July 26, 2022
Ambureen Rana attends a Democratic caucus in Bangor.
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Bangor Democrats tap Ambureen Rana for newly open House seat

by Sawyer Loftus and Lia Russell July 23, 2022July 23, 2022
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Old Town bridge with new weight restrictions has been deteriorating for years

by Sawyer Loftus July 23, 2022July 23, 2022
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Former UMaine president Robert Kennedy has died

by Sawyer Loftus July 22, 2022July 22, 2022
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Old Town uses electrocution boxes and sewer death traps to eradicate rats

by Sawyer Loftus July 22, 2022July 21, 2022
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Texas tech company wants to tear down Orono inn to build new offices

by Sawyer Loftus July 20, 2022July 20, 2022
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Deteriorating Old Town bridge won’t be replaced for at least 2 more years

by Sawyer Loftus July 19, 2022July 19, 2022
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Massachusetts man accused of killing Skowhegan woman to be held without bail

by Sawyer Loftus July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

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