Quoting from Lincoln’s first inaugural address, Biden declared that it was time for our “better angels” to prevail.
2020
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address still speaks to us
That great address is only 272 words long. It took Lincoln only two minutes or so to deliver. It will take you less time to read it.
Biden expected to nominate a State Department veteran to lead it
A longtime national security aide to President-elect Joe Biden, Antony Blinken, is expected to become Biden’s nominee for secretary of state.
Norway Savings Bank earns wellness award
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has, for the second consecutive year, been recognized as a “Best Wellness Employer” by Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of corporate wellness programs, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School. The designation includes gold certification, the highest level achievable, and recognizes businesses and organizations committed to creating best-in-class corporate wellness programs […]
Police Log
Arrests Auburn Justin Hayward, 42, 181 Pownal Road, Freeport, on charges of domestic violence assault and criminal threatening, at 1 p.m. Saturday, in Freeport. Lewiston Raymond Caouette, 48, 8 Pine St., Mechanic Falls, on a warrant, at 7:04 p.m. Friday, in Mechanic Falls. John Siddiqui, 22, 85 Horton St., on a warrant for failure to […]
Two Poland area schools in RSU 16 close temporarily after COVID-19 cases found
Poland Regional High School and Whittier Middle School shuttered until after Thanksgiving after two cases are diagnosed.
Lewiston, Auburn getting creative with holiday celebrations due to COVID-19
In Lewiston, visits with Santa Claus are getting the virtual treatment. Auburn is planning a virtual tree lighting and holiday lights tour.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 23 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. TUESDAY, Nov. 24 AUBURN — Auburn Housing Authority board of commissioners meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the main office, 20 Great Falls Plaza. AUBURN — Agriculture Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and special meeting, […]
Photo: Seizing the ‘last’ opportunity
Auburn couple turns to the back of their house to decorate after covering the front with holiday decorations.