In a Facebook post, Piscataquis County Sheriff Robert Young also said he was shocked and dismayed by the death of a black man being detained by police in Minneapolis.
June 2020
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Tabers first in area to open miniature golf course
The popular gathering place overlooking Lake Auburn has policies in place to promote social distancing and limit physical contact.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
PHOTO/VIDEO: Buses used to congratulate 2020 graduates
Hudson Bus Lines/STA honors graduates of Lewiston High School and Edward Little High School by using 22 buses to create a giant “2020” at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée parking lot in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, News
Inmates sue over state’s decision to cut off and recoup unemployment benefits
Inmates had been given unemployment benefits after their work-release jobs were halted amid the pandemic, and the state is now taking the money back, the suit says.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Chesterville approves an almost $2.4 million budget at Town Meeting
A effort to end the meeting before it began failed after several people expressed concerns about social distancing.
Posted inBaseball, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
2020 Spring Sports Senior Spotlights: Poland Knights
Recognizing the spring sports seniors from Poland Regional High School.
Posted inNews
Black Lives Matter protesters march in Bath
A group of about 50 people marched through Bath Monday, stopping at the Sagadahoc County Courthouse, Bath Police Department and City Hall to protest police brutality.
Posted inSports
Wes Unseld, NBA Rookie of Year and MVP in 1969, dies at 74
Wes Unseld, who died after a series of health issues, most recently pneumonia, was a five-time All-Star.
Posted inSports
Analysis: Make no mistake, NFL games will return with plenty of support, and some pressure
The NFL has taken a deliberate approach to trying to regain some sense of normalcy, and will do what it must to stay on the league calendar and start on time.
Posted inSports
Hungarian league reprimands player for wearing George Floyd shirt
Tokmac Nguen gets a written reprimand for displaying his undershirt – with the words “Justice for George Floyd” – after scoring a goal.