AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Standards will hold a free Wage and Hour Compliance Assistance course for employers at several locations, including the Lewiston and Wilton CareerCenters. The course covers wage and hour laws, including recent changes in minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, leave requirements (family […]
2019
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Harvey Bell photos receive recognition
LISBON FALLS — Local photographer Harvey Bell has been recognized for three photos placed in a competition held by the Maine Professional Photographers Association in Portland. The competition was open to New England professionals. In the fine art category, “Harbor Impressions” and “Silver Study” were recognized, while a photo of character actor Ron Weeks as […]
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips man accused of abusing 5-year-old
Dylan Czubaruk, 23, is accused of hitting his son and leaving bruises on his body, according to an affidavit.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Greene man admits to civil infraction following fatal crash
Donald Asselin was driving a Hummer that crashed into the back of a van moving a body to a funeral home
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Public Works director pleads not guilty to domestic assaults
Philip Hutchins of Farmington pleaded not guilty Tuesday to domestic violence assault charges.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
WinterKids gives $20,000 to four schools
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Skiers and snowboarders raised $370,000 at the WinterKids’ Downhill 24 for the Maine nonprofit that helps children get outside and be more active in winter. The seventh annual event marked the largest amount raised in its history. WinterKids chose to support local education by giving the four elementary schools in Carrabassett Valley […]
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LA Chamber, Uplift LA holding Business Before Hours
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Uplift LA will hold a special Business Before Hours from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Fish Bones Grill, 70 Lincoln St. This will be business networking that’s usually done after work. There will be no program and no sit-down meal. There will […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
A-spiring falcons
A pair of peregrine falcons bask in the afternoon sun at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center on Cedar Street in Lewiston.
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Leonard Sharon named appellate judge
LEWISTON — Leonard “Lenny” Sharon, Esq., a member of the law office of Andrucki & King in Lewiston, was sworn in on Feb. 21 as an appellate judge for the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court of Appeals. The judicial system is comprised of a trial court, the tribal court, and the Penobscot Nation Court of Appeals. […]