Donnie Hebert will return to the Pit Bar and Grille in Lewiston, performing at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. Hebert will play acoustic covers from the 70s, 80s, and some of today’s pop hits outside on the patio – weather permitting. The Pit Bar and Grille is located at 838 Lisbon St., Lewiston.
June 2020
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Another 24,500 Maine jobless claims filed as anti-fraud measures delay some payments
The number of new claims remains high as the state probes thousands of fraudulent claims made with stolen personal information.
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Posted inConnections
What Not Shop to open with restricted hours
RUMFORD — The What Not Shop, 85 Lincoln Ave., has been closed for the past six weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of manpower to sort through the donations. Staff thoroughly cleaned, re-arranged and set up some spaces to be more appealing and to display the items in the store. The shop […]
Posted inConnections
Doug Dunlap touring Franklin County to raise funds for United Way
FARMINGTON — Local hiker and outdoor writer Doug Dunlap of Farmington set a goal of walking 1,000 miles in Franklin County, an average of just under 143 miles a month for seven months. He will finish his journey on Sept. 30. He has two purposes in mind, both related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first […]
Posted inConnections
Strong Elementary team places second in history competition
STRONG — Last month, 12 students from Strong Elementary School qualified for competition in the National History Day (NHD) in a Maine state contest. Because of the unique circumstances surrounding this year’s event, these young historians were not able to showcase their work in person at the University of Maine at Orono, as in years […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington’s escape room owners develop treasure hunts
Farmington Underground owners find a new way to offer a challenge activity while they await Gov. Mills’s announcement as to when they can reopen their escape rooms.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Waterford entrepreneur aids reopening businesses
WATERFORD — Maine’s self-employed have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite early assurances to the contrary, most applying for unemployment assistance programs have been denied if they have been able to get that far in the process at all. And as the services and products offered by independents business owners tend more towards […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Skate Park officially opens, other parks remain closed
BETHEL — Selectmen unanimously approved opening the Bethel Skate Park with signage at Mondays meeting. Select woman Lori T. Swain noted she saw many people using the park throughout the week. Another resident said she saw groups of people not abiding to the six-foot social distancing rules. Swain said she thought people would use the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford’s Asselin to retire at year’s end
OXFORD — After a public service career spanning 45 years over three Maine communities, Oxford Town Manager Butch Asselin has announced his retirement. He will step down effective January 1, 2021. “It seemed like a good time,” said Asselin. “I’ll be 66 in August. I plan to evaluate what’s next and enjoy life going forward.” […]
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Education Exchange needs businesses to join virtual job fair
PARIS — COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of education in Maine including career development programs. Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange, a nonprofit organization within SAD 17, is working to continue its mission of bringing students and employers together through its first virtual job fair. The virtual job fair replaces the traditional one-day event that […]