2020

Reusable bag sales to help Hope Association RUMFORD — Beginning Monday, Nov. 23, the What Not Shop will sell cloth reusable shopping bags to support Hope Association. The washable bags are $4 each. The What Not Shop, at 85 Lincoln Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, […]

Connections

Holy Savior Parish holding annual Christmas Fair Nov. 21

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020

RUMFORD — The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Savior Parish Hall, Franklin Street. The church will adhere to all state mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Handmade, hand-decorated Christmas wreaths will be available for pre-order by calling 207-364-4556. The hot […]

Horoscope

Taurus: Make quality of life a priority

November 19, 2020November 3, 2020

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 58; Meg Ryan, 59; Allison Janney, 61; Ann Curry, 64. Happy Birthday: Share your knowledge, and be resourceful when you have doubts. Ask, and you shall receive what you need to reach your goals. Embrace change, but don’t take risks that can lead to injury or illness. Abide […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

Auburn school district considers job cuts in next budget

by Karen Kreworuka November 18, 2020November 19, 2020

The City Council, which must approve the School Committee’s budget, is looking for no local increase next year.

National Sports, Sports

NBA’s 2020-21 schedule will feature a play-in tournament and stretch into July

by Ben Golliver The Washington Post November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

The shortened 72-game season will tip off Dec. 22, with training camps opening Dec. 1 and preseason games running Dec. 11 to Dec. 19.

Oxford Hills

Paris blaze destroys home, kills pet

by Mark LaFlamme November 18, 2020

The cause of a fire that destroyed a two-story farmhouse is under investigation by the Office of State Fire Marshal.

Maine

Fairfield Town Council, residents learn 12 more wells contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’

by Molly Shelly November 18, 2020November 19, 2020

State officials tell town councilors the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has tested 28 wells, with 12 exceeding the EPA limit for ‘forever chemicals.’