The latest on protests against racism and police brutality around the country and the world. WASHINGTON — A senior State Department official who has served in the Trump administration since its first day is resigning over President Donald Trump’s recent handling of racial tensions across the country – saying that the president’s actions “cut sharply […]
June 2020
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As protests spread to small-town America, militia groups respond with online threats and armed intimidation
Activists spearheading unlikely assemblies in rural and conservative corners of the country have faced fierce online backlash and armed intimidation, sometimes with the support of local law enforcement.
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As fraudulent jobless claims pass 50,000, state sets job search deadlines for claimants
The Maine Department of Labor said Thursday that people receiving unemployment benefits soon will have to start looking for work.
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Persistently high layoffs suggest a slow U.S. economic rebound
Even with the May hiring gain, a lofty 20.5 million people are receiving unemployment benefits.
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Maine CASA to hold online training for volunteers
The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program will hold fall training for volunteer advocates on Aug. 11 to 14. The online, four-day training is free, and participants learn about all aspects of child advocacy. Maine CASAs are community volunteers who are appointed to serve as guardians ad litem for children whose parents are involved […]
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Lewiston student receives scholarship
LEWISTON — Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union has announced that the 2020 scholarship recipient is Molly Chicoine, daughter of Jeffrey Chicoine and Kristin Chicoine. As the recipient of the scholarship, Chicoine will receive $1,000 for college. While attending Lewiston High School, Chicoine exceeded in her advanced classes. She plans to study nursing at Husson University […]
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Mountain Valley High School announces honor roll
RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley High School honor roll for semester two is announced. High honors Grade 12: Damien Arsenault, Audra Bean, Skyler Bradeen, Mitchell Dunbar, Savannah Gallant, Saydie Garbarini, Abigail Gauvin, Sean Gould, Cody Hemingway, Kenneth Hill, Emily Inglis, Erin Landry, James LaPointe, MaryEllen LeDuc, Kierstyn Lyons, Kelsea Marston, Kaleb Noyes, Evrit Roy, Avery […]
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Upcoming virtual presentations at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park will present special virtual live programs on state wildlife at 9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Thursday, June 18, Maine’s Native Turtles: Take a look at a few of the native turtle species that live in Maine. With the help of some Maine Wildlife Park resident turtles, visitors will […]
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Well Done news
STANDISH — Colby Ventresca of Norway has been named to the Saint Joseph’s College dean’s list for the Spring 2020 semester. Ventresca is a sports management major. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better, successfully complete all courses for which the student is […]
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Community Briefs
Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry reopens OXFORD — The Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry at the Oxford Municipal Building, 85 Pleasant St., which has been closed due to the pandemic, is now open. New hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Thursday, operating on a drive-through basis. There are no eligibility requirements and there […]