AUBURN — Work Opportunities Unlimited recently presented Joshua Toner of Lewiston with the annual Retained Placement Award. Toner received the award for excellence in supported employment and the important role he plays in assisting people with disabilities with job retention. Work Opportunities Unlimited is a community-based, employment service provider that specializes in placing people with […]
2019
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
US House passes Jared Golden’s bill to help a federal small business program
A measure by the 2nd Congressional District Democrat to increase funding for the Small Business Development Center program got bipartisan support this week.
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Legislative leaders reject latest round of Maine gun-control measures
The Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America faults top lawmakers for not allowing consideration of any of the 7 bills in the session that begins in January.
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This week’s agenda
Monday Jay: Select Board, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Casco: Select Board, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Farmington: RSU 9 board, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Blue Campus Wednesday Buckfield: Buckfield Village Corp., 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center
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Phoenix Academy of Martial Arts October Belt Test
AUBURN —Phoenix Karate Academy is very pleased to announce it’s most recent belt test, promoting several students to the next level of rank. All students executed basics (punches, blocks, kicks) using correct Japanese terminology, Kata (set memorized movements), Self –Defense techniques, and sparring concepts (light contact fighting). Kids best test students also learned anti-bullying […]
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Subaru recalls cars, SUVs for engine control, debris trouble
Over 400,000 vehicles from 2017 to 2019 are subject to 2 different recalls.
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RSU 16 Adult Education offering variety of classes
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education has announced the following classes: Cooking for Special Dietary Needs: From vegan to dairy and gluten-free, participants will learn recipes and substitutions to accommodate special dietary needs; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12; $14. Copper and Bead Ornaments: Learn how to crochet wire and how to use jewelry pliers […]
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LA Public Art to offer noontime presentations
LEWISTON — The LA Public Art Working Group will host three public presentations to raise awareness of the benefit of public art plans and ordinances for communities. Each begins at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. They are free and lunch is provided. The first two talks focus on New England communities with successful […]
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Community meals
Breakfast at Henderson Memorial FARMINGTON — An Early Bird Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church. The breakfast coincides with the annual Early Bird Sale offered by several businesses in downtown Farmington. The meal is offered for $6; age five and under, $3. This meal, along […]
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Cody Childs: Matt Leonard is the ideal candidate
As both a homeowner and business owner in Auburn, I have legitimate concerns as to how city government works. As we approach Election Day 2019, one city council candidate stands out as having my (and many others in the same category) interests in his heart. I’ll be supporting Matt Leonard for city council at-large, thanks […]