Schools are making plans to dig into reserves and remaining federal COVID relief funds, keep vacant teaching positions open, limit travel and other expenses, and boost marketing campaigns.
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Olive Garden or local Italian restaurants: Which do you prefer?
The results of our unscientific online poll might surprise you.
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Lewiston sixth grader’s art featured on totes from local business
Part of the proceeds from the Rogue Wear bags will go toward purchasing art supplies for Feza Kisimba.
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Lewiston council to decide on financing agreement for Choice Neighborhoods development
The council will decide next week on creating of a tax-increment financing district and putting $450,000 in federal HOME funds toward the 82-unit first phase of development.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Twitter reinstates ‘official’ tags after flood of fake accounts
The gray badge reappeared below the profiles of businesses and major media outlets Friday.
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James R. Martin appointed chief executive officer of Community Concepts
LEWISTON — The board of directors of Community Concepts Inc. has appointed James R. Martin as its next chief executive officer. He will assume the role no later than Jan. 3, 2023. Martin is chief program officer at Sweetser, an agency with 600 employees that provides a statewide comprehensive network of behavioral health services for […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce announces dates for Festival of Trees
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold its 11th annual Festival of Trees on Nov. 25-27 at the historic McLaughlin Garden & Homestead Barn at 97 Main St., South Paris. Tree set-up dates are Nov. 21 from noon to 7 p.m.; Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. […]
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Saddleback Maine ski report’s Jim Quimby inducted into Maine Ski Hall of Fame
RANGELEY — Jim Quimby, general manager of Saddleback Mountain, was inducted into the Maine Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame at a ceremony Nov. 5 at the Sugarloaf base lodge in Carrabassett Valley. The Maine Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate individuals who bring dedication and distinction to […]
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Photos: Holiday flowers in short supply
Every poinsettia in Mike Small’s greenhouse is accounted for and he and his employees are having a hard time keeping up with the demand for wreaths as the holiday season approaches.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Little by little, the Legislature is becoming more diverse
With the swearing in of newly elected representatives and senators next month, the Maine Legislature will include a total of five members who are Black.