While Serena Williams ‘cannot wait to return’ to play in New York, Nick Kyrgios says holding the tournament is ‘selfish with everything going on at the moment.’
June 2020
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hearings for Maine aquaculture leases still on hold
The Department of Marine Resources has a backlog of applications and is not sure when public hearings will resume.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Local restaurants welcome diners inside but under new conditions
Restaurants in Androscoggin, Cumberland and York counties are allowed to serve food inside after the state lifted some pandemic restrictions. Will you return to restaurant dining?
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Maine outdoor wellness classes give some sense of normalcy during pandemic
Following COVID-19 rules, area fitness facilities get group workouts back in motion.
Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
The Latest: Floyd’s neck was pinned by officer for 7 minutes, 46 seconds, prosecutors acknowledge
The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7 minutes, 46 seconds – not the 8:46 that has become a global symbol of police brutality. The initial complaint alleges Derek Chauvin “had his […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Restaurants slow to reopen indoor seating, but some regulars eagerly get back in their booth
The Brunswick Diner had breakfast regulars waiting at the door Wednesday, but short notice and nice weather meant other dining rooms stayed empty.
Posted inConnections
Potato recipe challenge to help parish food ministries
PORTLAND — A recipe challenge, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry, will provide an opportunity for all Mainers to put their recipes and cooking knowledge to the test while helping local parish food ministries in the process. The St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge will be held from June 17 to Aug. 15 […]
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Trail project underway at Narramissic Farm in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — A collaborative trail project between Loon Echo Land Trust and Bridgton Historical Society is underway. The approximately one-mile universally accessible trail will be located at Narramissic Farm & Peabody-Fitch Woods in South Bridgton. The gravel-surfaced trail will weave its way along rock walls, through woods and bring visitors to a viewpoint of the […]
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Poland Spring awards scholarships to Maine high school seniors
POLAND SPRING — Maine high school seniors each now have $1,000 more for their college educations after Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, part of Nestlé Waters North America, awarded its annual Good Science Scholarships. Each senior plans to pursue post-secondary education in the fields of life science, physical science, earth science, engineering or […]
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Lewiston graduate representing Maine in national competition
LEWISTON — Abigail Levasseur, a member of the Class of 2020 at Lewiston High School, will represent Maine at the Distinguished Young Women of America competition later this month. The 63rd annual event will be held digitally this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Levasseur will compete against winners from all 50 states and the […]