JAY — The Jay-Niles Memorial Library is hoping to open to patrons in a limited capacity after July 4, exact date to be announced. It is considering opening for one or two days a week by appointment and see how that works. More information with be forthcoming. Appointments will be on a transaction basis and […]
June 2020
Rumford library to open with limitations in place
RUMFORD — The Rumford Public Library will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 1. For the safety of its customers, the maximum number of users in the library at one time will be five, and visits will be limited to 20 minutes a person a day. The guidelines for reopening have been established by […]
Farmington Historical Society given grant
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society has been awarded a grant to help sustain its properties and programs. The funding, approximately $5,200, was provided by the Maine Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020. In […]
Catholic schools to reopen for in-school learning
PORTLAND — The Office of Maine Catholic Schools announces that schools will be open for in-school learning for the 2020-21 school year. Barring unforeseen developments, classes will be held five days a week with a full-day schedule. Both before- and after-care at the schools will also reopen. “In conjunction with the Diocese of Portland, our […]
Summer reading program kicks off at Treat Memorial Library
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library’s summer reading program, “Imagine Your Story,” began June 20. For every book or 30 minutes children read, staff adds to the Castle in the Clouds. They can also earn clouds for completing a summer activity. The more clouds, the more the library donates to the Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard. […]
Maine Farmland Trust launches scavenger hunt to celebrate farms
This summer Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) is challenging its members and all farm and food enthusiasts to an epic, self-guided scavenger hunt. Participants can choose their own adventure to explore farms close to home or further afield and complete a range of tasks — from visiting farm stands and farmers markets, to packing a picnic […]
Harrison man dies in single-car crash
Police say Jerry Brill may have had a medical problem that caused him to crash on Naples Road.
The Latest: Report says state, local governments need billions in aid to avert 4 million layoffs
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON — A new private sector report is warning anew of continuing damage to the economy if Washington doesn’t deliver several hundred billion dollars in budget relief to states and local governments amid the coronavirus pandemic. But Wednesday’s report by Moody’s Analytics, a […]
Maine law enforcement leaders answer lawmakers’ questions on police tactics, race
The commissioner of public safety and the attorney general are facing questions about use of force, surveillance of citizens and data that shows Black people are more likely than others to be arrested in Maine.
Rhode Island may change official name to remove reference to slavery
Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an executive order that could lead to “and Providence Plantations” being removed from the state’s official name.