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  Bank of America announced Friday that it will close its Portola branch on June 28.

  A spokesperson for the bank said the decision to close the local banking center on West Sierra Street was due to declining business.

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child.” Dr. Seuss

   Beginning March 1, children all over the United States celebrated Dr. Seuss’ 109th birthday by picking up a book and reading.

  With a week full of activities, Chester Elementary School students joined in on the celebration March 1 through March 11.

  According to its website, the National Education Association has sponsored the “Read Across America” event for 16 years as a way to motivate children and teens in every community to celebrate reading March 2, the birthday of cherished children’s author Dr. Seuss.

Superintendent Micheline Miglis

Laura Beaton

Superintendent Micheline Miglis responded Wednesday, March 13, to the public outcry over Sue Segura not being hired back next year as principal of Quincy High School.

The superintendent didn’t mention Segura by name or offer a reason why the school board chose to not renew the principal's contract. She said personnel matters in the school district were confidential.

More than 130 Quincy High School students and parents showed up to protest Principal Sue Segura not being rehired. At least 110 students from grades 6-12 called in sick and stood out in the cold Tuesday, March 12, with signs advocating for Segura to be rehired.Photos by Laura Beaton

Laura Beaton

  Principal Sue Segura received notification Friday, March 8, that she would not be coming back to work for Plumas Unified School District as principal at Quincy High School.

  Segura said Superintendent Micheline Miglis came to her office and told her of the board’s decision the night before.

  A judge ruled last week there is enough evidence for a former Quincy restaurateur to stand trial on a felony charge of committing a sex act on a child.

  Patrick Michael Le Coq is scheduled for arraignment March 29 in Plumas County Superior Court.