The U.S. Constitution is often described as a “living document.” Changes to the Constitution have occurred as society has evolved — ending slavery, allowing women to vote, prohibition and its reversal. Yet no one has touched the Second Amendment since it was written, even though society and technology has changed. The right to bear arms […]
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Holy Week Masses, Spanish services, to be held in-person, livestreamed
PORTLAND — During Holy Week, Masses and services in Spanish will be offered in Portland, Brewer, Lewiston, Sanford and Waterville, both in-person and via livestream, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The schedule: Palm Sunday Weekend Mass, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27, Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 […]
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Experts on oral health care, equity to speak April 2
The University of Maine at Augusta and New England Publication Health Training Center, in coordination with Maine Public Health Association, will next week host a webinar featuring a panel of experts on oral health equities, and inequities, in Maine. “Health Equity Dialogue: Maine Oral Health Equity” will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, […]
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NHL roundup: Sabres shut out for 16th straight loss
Sidney Crosby gets his 1,300th career point for Pittsburgh in a 4-0 victory.
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City of Auburn hires John Blais
AUBURN — The city of Auburn has added a new member to its “growth, quality and investment” team, selecting John Blais as the new urban development specialist. Blais, a graduate of Unity College and the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service, is assigned to the planning and permitting department. A veteran with […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital named to Newsweek maternity care list
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital was recently named to Newsweek’s 2021 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals for providing exceptional care to mothers, newborns and their families. Hospitals were recognized based on the results of the 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Survey conducted by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that monitors the quality and safety of […]
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Geiger acquires Five Thousand Forms
LEWISTON — Geiger announced it has acquired Fogelsville, Pennsylvania-based distributor Five Thousand Forms, doing business as GiveMeFive.com. The acquisition is part of its continued expansion strategy focused on broadening its client base and services nationally. Herb Levy, 55-year industry veteran, started Five Thousand Forms with Linda Levy in 1973. As another family-owned and operated company, […]
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Ocean State Job Lot donates PPE to area schools
OXFORD — The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation is donating personal protective equipment, including face shields, antibacterial and disinfecting hand wipes and hand sanitizer to school systems in the 142 communities where it has stores. The total retail value is up to $24,000. The foundation’s donation is up to $3.4 million across the Northeast. […]
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Video: Bikers show support to abused children appearing in Lewiston court
Members of the Maine Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse stood outside 8th District Court most of the day.
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Jay-based school district budget hearing April 15, vote April 27
The hearing is set for 6 p.m. April 15 with the referendum vote taking place at the polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls April 27.