LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter is holding a series of workshops in April. All events are at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, unless otherwise noted. The CareerCenter is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CareerCenter Services Orientation: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2. An overview of programs at the […]
2019
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford jail seeks another full-time officer
PARIS — Jail Administrator Dana Dillingham asked the Oxford County commissioners Tuesday to add a full-time, armed corrections officer to the jail’s staff. “We’re at the point, in 2019, where it’s long overdue,” Dillingham said. “Obviously, there are contract negotiations that would have to be done, but it’s absolutely necessary.” Dillingham said Oxford County is […]
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U.S. Alpine championships: Alice Merryweather focuses on prize, wins U.S. women’s downhill title
Massachusetts native wins national title.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
U.S. Alpine championships: Ryan Cochran-Siegle adjusts, wins men’s national downhill title
Thomas Biesemeyer finishes runner-up in what might be his final race.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Sabattus Street Sam’s wins fundraising competition
LEWISTON — Sam’s Italian Foods at 963 Sabattus St., Lewiston, was recently presented an award by representatives from St. Mary’s Food Pantry in recognition of Sam’s outstanding effort in raising money to end hunger in Maine. In addition to a plaque for display in the store, employees were awarded free movie passes and popcorn donated […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine
Franklin County commissioners withdraw support for NECEC project
Commissioners said they were frustrated with the permitting process and that their decision was not influenced by a complaint presented Tuesday about a flyer distributed by CMP in Farmington.
Posted inMaine
Sap running in most places, but slowly for Maine Maple Sunday
It’s been cold and the snow is still deep in the woods, but maple syrup producers have their fingers crossed that the sap will be flowing by the weekend.
Posted inMaine
Maine House OKs switch to Indigenous Peoples Day
AUGUSTA — A proposal to trade the Columbus Day holiday for a tribute to Native Americans has received initial approval in the Maine House. The House voted 88-51 Wednesday in support of the bill, which faces further votes. Democratic Rep. Benjamin Collings of Portland sponsored the bill renaming the state holiday celebrated on the second […]
Posted inBusiness
Statewide Magnetize Maine Summit heads to Auburn next week
The daylong business conference will focus on how to keep younger workers involved in Maine companies.
Posted inSports
U.S. Alpine championships: Determined Merryweather finds comfort at Sugarloaf
Merryweather skied her first downhill races at the mountain, where she won the national title Tuesday.