AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has helped middle and high school students at a local alternative school program have one more reason to be thankful this holiday season. The annual Franksgiving celebration has been a high point of the academic year at the Franklin Alternative School and Merrill Hill School. Traditionally […]
2020
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Posted inConnections
Library returning to curbside services due to COVID-19 increase
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library will return to curbside service only starting Tuesday, Nov. 24, in order to help stop the community spread of COVID-19. Curbside service for pick-up of books and other library materials will be available Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Patrons should log into their account, reserve available items, and staff will […]
Posted inConnections
Community briefs for Saturday, Nov. 21
Dixfield church to hold online auction DIXFIELD — Dixfield Congregational Church will hold an online auction of crafts, baked goods, homemade chocolates and other items. Bidding will open at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 and ends at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Items being auctioned can be viewed by going to the Dixfield Congregation […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Don’t let uncertainty discourage you from accomplishing your goals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carly Rae Jepsen, 35; Jena Malone, 36; Michael Strahan, 49; Goldie Hawn, 75. Happy Birthday: Sensitivity will be important when dealing with peers, relatives or those who don’t share your opinion. Be open to listening, negotiating and compromising. Doing so will encourage positive changes that will lead to progress. Offer […]
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College roundup: UMaine beats Holy Cross in women’s hockey opener
Playing the university’s first game in any sport since the coronavirus pandemic began, the Black Bears post a 2-1 victory
Posted inNation / World
Eight injured in shooting at Wisconsin mall; suspect sought
Seven adults and a teenager were injured in the assault near Milwaukee, and police were searching for a man in his 20s or 30s.
Posted inNation / World
Trump suffers twin defeats in effort to overturn Biden’s victory
Georgia certifies the president-elect’s slim win there and Michigan Republicans say they learned nothing at a White House meeting to warrant changing the outcome in their state.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Shawn A Comeau, 39, of 38 Pleasant St., Peru on a charge of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, 11:24 p.m. Thursday in Mexico by Maine State Police. • Lacey A. Drew, 32, of 2 Walker St., Bridgton on charges of burglary, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, theft by unauthorized use of property and […]
Posted inSports
Saints place Brees on injured reserve
Quarterback Drew Brees will miss at least three games because of cracked ribs and a collapsed lung.