Municipal offices around the state of Maine will close Monday in observance of Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the US.
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Maine Bicycle coalition to hold Women’s Ride June 4
The Women’s Ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, in at least 16 different communities across Maine, according to a news release from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, we’re excited to bring back this statewide Women’s Ride format in 2022,” said Bicycle Coalition of Maine Event Director Colleen […]
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Kari Morissette, director of Church of Safe Injection, dead at 33
In announcing Morissette’s passing, peers described her as “a fierce advocate and friend to people who use drugs, fighting for their health, rights and dignity.”
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Westbrook man charged in car chase from Poland to Lewiston
In addition to an eluding charge, Daniel Spooner faces drug and crash charges.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Driver of car that crashed into Westbrook Inn is charged with OUI
The driver was treated for injuries and the crash damaged the 9-unit apartment building.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Car crashes into Westbrook Inn, displaces tenants
The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Maine Medical Center for treatment.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Westbrook police investigating cause of 5-car pileup
Tuesday’s crash closed part of Spring Street for nearly 3 hours.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Idexx says it has ‘significantly scaled back’ operations in Russia
But the company fails to provide specifics beyond saying it continues to support Russian ’employees and veterinary customers that already use Idexx products.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Shaw’s to close its Westbrook supermarket
The company did not say when the supermarket would close.
Posted inConnections
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly events planned
Sunday, July 24, is the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, established by Pope Francis to be celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of July near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. The theme for this year’s celebration is “In Old Age They Will Still Bear Fruit” (Ps. […]