STATE — U.S. Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul issued a statement Monday about COVID-19’s economic impact on payments for beneficiaries as follows: “I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration. “The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not […]
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Maine warns consumers of financial scams
GARDINER — Superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions Lloyd LaFountain is warning consumers of an expected surge in scam attempts involving the anticipated direct payment to individuals under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act. The new law, enacted by Congress on March 27, 2020, is intended […]
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First Maine Vet dies from COVID-19
AUGUSTA — A Veteran patient in their 70s died April 2, 2020 at VA Maine Healthcare System’s Togus Campus due to complications from COVID-19. “Our deepest condolences go out to the Veteran’s family and friends during this difficult time,” said Tracye B. Davis, Director VA Maine Healthcare System. VA has proactively implemented appropriate measures to […]
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Coronavirus closes schools but this student stays determined
While heading headed to New Hampshire on a recent bone-chilling morning to make an emergency food delivery, I feel anything but carefree. My daughter was recovering from being ill and had lost her job due to cutbacks. Thanks to COVID-19, there would be no hugs; no loving kisses. As I drive by the Jay Niles […]
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Norway Town Hall
The April 2, 2020 Select Board Meeting has been cancelled. NOTE from our Wastewater Department – Please do not flush disposal gloves and wipes down the toilet. Staff are having to pull these out of the system and this may cause damage to our sewer system. The Town office staff are working but access to […]
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Adult learner scholarships available
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) seeks applications to its Adult Learner Scholarship Fund, which supports non-traditional students who want to change their lives for the better through education and training. MaineCF offers two types of Adult Learner scholarships. A degree-seeking scholarship supports two- and four-year degree programs and certificate courses that fit into […]
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Scam alert: ‘Mandatory’ COVID-19 test texts
REGION — The coronavirus outbreak has been big business for scammers. First it was fake masks, then fake government grants, and now it’s a fake COVID-19 tests. In the past few days, BBB Scam Tracker (BBB.org/ScamTracker) has gotten numerous reports of phony text messages claiming to be from a government agency. How the Scam Works: […]
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Licenses, state IDs expiration extended
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced today that many credentials issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles that expire within the current state emergency period will be extended. The Office of Gov. Janet Mills, by executive order at https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/sites/maine.gov.governor.mills/files/inline-files/EO%2018%20An%20Order%20Extending%20Compliance%20Dates%20Under%20Certain%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Laws.pdf issued Monday, March 23, extended a waiver for all driver’s licenses, driver permits, State identification cards, […]
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Chat online with garden experts
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a series of free one-hour online home gardening discussions starting Monday, March 30 at 9 a.m. Additional sessions are scheduled each Monday at 9 a.m., Wednesday at noon and Thursday at 6 p.m. through April 23. “Garden Chats: Growing Resilience from the Ground Up” will be […]