2019 – Page 2064 – Lewiston Sun Journal

The Buzz: Lewiston Thai restaurant closes

by Kathryn Skelton March 15, 2019November 4, 2019

* Year-old Thai restaurant closes on Lisbon Street.
* Evergreen Subaru gets the green light to transform the former Best Buy.
* Lewiston calls public hearing on $30 million-$35 million, 245-unit apartment complex proposed for Avon Street.

Maine, Politics

Republican Party’s anti-immigrant tweets anger Portland mayor – and Republican senators

by Scott Thistle March 15, 2019March 16, 2019

In a series of tweets late Thursday night, the state party took aim at migrants and the city, falsely connecting immigrants to outbreaks of infectious diseases.

Lewiston-Auburn

Bates College students strike for climate awareness

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

Maine

Maine DOT gets in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day

by The Associated Press March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – The Maine Department of Transportation is warning motorists that drunken-driving on St. Patrick’s Day could “cost you a pot of gold.” That’s one of the illuminated signs flashing messages along Maine’s interstates. Others say, “Tipsy from whiskey? Driving is too risky!” and “Don’t rely on luck. Get a sober driver!” Between 2013 and […]

Nation / World

Donald Trump offers US assistance after ‘horrible massacre’ in New Zealand

by John Wagner The Washington Post March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

In a tweet, the president said “49 innocent people have so senselessly died.”

Business

L.L. Bean restores bonuses for its employees

by David Sharp Associated Press March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

The Maine-based retailer’s board on Friday awarded performance bonuses of 5 percent of pay for workers. after revenues grew by 1 percent.

The Penobscot Times

Volunteers needed for Children’s Days at Maine Forest and Logging Museum

by Greg Fish March 15, 2019March 21, 2019

Three days at the end of May will be filled with activities and demonstrations for children.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston-Auburn leaders float idea of local option sales tax

by Andrew Rice March 15, 2019

The city managers of Lewiston and Auburn spoke to members of the business community Thursday about the budget challenges facing the cities, as well as possible solutions, including a local option sales tax.

Nation / World

U.S. to revoke visas for International Criminal Court staff

by MATTHEW LEE Associated Press March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will revoke or deny visas to court personnel who attempt to investigate alleged abuses committed by U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

Business, Noteworthy

Aging workforce is topic for CMHRA

March 15, 2019March 18, 2019

CMHRA offering a program specific to the aging workforce.