She served as secretary of labor for Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1945 and spearheaded reforms like Social Security and the 40-hour work week.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Community mourns death of Lorenzo Melendez, a pillar of the homeless and unhoused community
Melendez died Saturday from liver disease, according to those who described him as “the light of everybody’s life.” He was 57.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Federal funding helps schools hire mental health counselors
Administrators say the money is helping ‘meet students where they’re at.’ Whether providers will stay when the money runs out is another question.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine company wants to create a new American hotel chain
HomeAwhile, an apartment-style hotel being built in Scarborough, could set a blueprint for modern extended-stay lodging. The group behind it was shaped by working-class roots.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Wide eyes and awe in Lewiston
Children flock to Santa Claus as he arrives Sunday morning at the Franco Center.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Dec. 17 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — Comprehensive […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, New England Patriots, News, Sports
Maine artist designed shoes for the New England Patriots
Eamon White, a South Portland teacher, coach, graphic designer and shoe customizer, designed and hand-painted cleats and shoes for the Pats’ ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Though some are finding resilience after hepatitis C cure, others still put testing off
Many people have been cured of hepatitis C, something that was once viewed as a death sentence, but it has yet to make a big impact on a population particularly afflicted by the virus.
Posted inMaine
Toy Fund donors know the power of a toy
Families seeking help often have many needs and also are getting support just with housing and food. Assistance programs like food stamps or General Assistance help with those needs, but they don’t buy toys and books for children experiencing hard times.
Posted inMaine, News
How Maine celebrated the holidays 100 years ago
Children decorated their classrooms and performed plays for their parents, while local synagogues planned Hanukkah celebrations.