Trustees of Alvan Bolster Ricker Memorial Library propose adding more space.
February 2022
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield board denies landowner permission to plow section of Railroad Bed Road
Lisa Driver wanted access for a future driveway, even though the property has access to Morrill Road, a town-maintained road in the winter.
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Posted inNation / World
Canadian protesters’ crude behavior sparks outrage
The anti-vaxxers find little sympathy in a country where more than 80 percent are vaccinated.
Posted inNation / World
Chinese ring in Lunar New Year
People gather at temples to burn incense sticks and offer prayers for the Year of the Tiger.
Posted inNation / World
In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soar
The World Health Organization director-general cautions that the variant should not be underestimated.
Posted inNation / World
Millions at risk as drought threatens Horn of Africa
In Ethiopia’s Somali region, three straight rainy seasons fail to produce water.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump pushes false claims that Pence could ‘send back’ votes
Vice presidents play only a ceremonial role in the counting and lack the authority to unilaterally overturn election results.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Some 4.3 million Americans left their jobs in December
Employers report about 10.9 million openings, well above pre-pandemic averages.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council postpones vote on new marijuana business regulations
The council will take up the changes on Feb. 15.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Area roundup: Oak Hill outlasts Telstar in girls basketball
A late layup lifts the Raiders to the MVC victory. Close wins for the Spruce Mountain and Dirigo boys, as well, and the Sassi Memorial has a rescheduled date.