LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library will be open by appointment starting Tuesday, July 21. Browsing by appointment will be available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. COVID-19 safety guidelines will be in place. Patrons should be alone, wearing a cloth face covering and carrying only their library card. Five people will be allowed in at a time […]
July 2020
Posted inConnections
Well Done news to run July 18
LOWELL, Massachusetts — Isaac Preston Elie of New Gloucester was among the graduates honored by UMass Lowell’s virtual commencement on May 29. Elie received a master of science in engineering degree in plastics engineering. STORRS, Connecticut — The University of Connecticut announces that two area students have graduated. Jessica Yasko of Bethel has graduated […]
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Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins’ list of ‘unfit’ players keeps growing
The team was unable to scrimmage Saturday, as planned, because nine players were unavailable.
Posted inMaine
Fungal disease causes some lawns to turn black in Maine
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension says the best response to the infection is to reseed damaged areas.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amtrak on track to start more Downeaster round trips to Boston
Starting Monday, the passenger rail service will increase runs from one round trip on weekdays only to four round trips seven days a week to and from Brunswick.
Posted inSports
Rahm moves to No. 1 with Memorial victory
Despite a penalty and some shaky moments on his last nine holes, Jon Rahm becomes the world’s top-ranked player.
Posted inUncategorized
MDOT seeks feedback on Lisbon Route 125 reconstruction plans
The Maine Department of Transportation plans to rebuild a stretch of Main Street (Route 125), fixing drainage problems, repairing a retaining wall and replacing sidewalks and street lights as part of the $5.7 million project slated to start by April 2022.
Posted inMaine
Pocket park set for ‘test run’ in downtown Hallowell
Debate continues on whether the city should preserve parking spaces or if it can afford to lose some to a temporary mini-park, which could lead to a permanent park.
Posted inNation / World
The Latest: Kentucky Governor calls new daily record of coronavirus infections ‘wake-up call’
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reported 979 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, a daily record that he said should be a “wake-up call” for the state’s citizens to abide by mask and social distancing restrictions to slow the spread of the virus. The Democratic governor announced the new cases, including 30 involving children […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 41 cases of coronavirus, no new deaths
The higher daily case total is balanced by a trend of low hospitalizations across the state.