The campaign comes as workers face increased harassment during the pandemic. Among those who have been abused are people of color, those with disabilities and those who identify as LGBTQ.
2021
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Schools close early, cooling centers open as heat and humidity settle in
The requirement that students and staff wear masks in school has heightened concern about the heat and humidity, and some schools are planning to keep kids home on Tuesday as well.
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Maine reports 30 new cases of COVID-19, lowest one-day total since October
The seven-day average of new cases was 69.7 on Monday, compared with more than 300 a month ago.
Posted inMaine
Gross, hot and humid: Temperatures to reach mid 90s Monday
Protect yourselves and your pets, stay hydrated, be aware of heat illness, and stay in air conditioned environments if you can.
Posted inNews
Police: Brunswick man hospitalized after Bowdoinham motorcycle crash
Police say a Brunswick man was hospitalized after the motorcycle he was riding with his wife crashed at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Bowdoinham. According to a news release from the Sagadahoc County Sherriff’s Department, Jared Gagnon, 42, was driving a 2005 Harley Davidson on Post Road near Hornbeck Cross Road in Bowdoinham, “failed to […]
Posted inNation / World, Sports, Uncategorized
Pulisic scores in extra time, U.S. beats Mexico 3-2 in thriller
Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the 114th minute and backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath stopped a penalty kick in the 124th minute to help the US hoist a trophy.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Connections, The Bethel Citizen
2021 Disabled Veterans’ Moose Lottery winners named
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) recently announced the winners of the 2021 Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt lottery. Seven Mainers were selected for the opportunity to participate in the hunt, and five alternates were selected in the event a primary hunter cannot attend. The names of the alternates can be found […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Photo Album: 216 seniors graduate from Edward Little High School
Edward Little High School moved its graduation ceremony this year to the football field at Walton Elementary School
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Goalie Emma Begin’s on-the-job learning is key to Lewiston’s success
Girls lacrosse: One teammate says that the senior goalie has been “the backbone” of the Blue Devils’ defense this season. They open the postseason with a home game against Portland on Wednesday.
Posted inDr. Roach
Criteria for diagnosing lupus
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 years old, at a healthy weight, and I exercise often. Recently I had a blood test that showed several markers for lupus. The doctor wants to put me on hydroxychloroquine. But first I had to have my eyes checked because the drug seems to have an effect on your […]