Pointing to low transmission rates even while their industry struggles, gym owners want state officials to increase customer occupancy limits.
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Farmington police name Karen Kidd as Employee of the Year
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department selected Office Manager Karen E. Kidd as its 2020 Employee of the Year. The annual award is given to any full-time employee who stands well above their peers in the performance of their duties and contributes to the mission of the department. Kidd was recognized by interim Chief of […]
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Norway Savings Bank receives FDIC ‘Outstanding’ rating
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank achieved an “outstanding” rating on its latest Community Reinvestment Act examination, administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. This is the second consecutive examination cycle that Norway Savings has achieved this rating. It is the result of its strong record of helping to meet the credit needs of the communities […]
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Fox News drops Lou Dobbs, promoter of Trump’s false election fraud claims
‘Lou Dobbs Tonight’ was the highest-rated on Fox Business.
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Photo: Section of Lewiston mall becoming a warehouse
New England Public Warehouse is investing $2.7M for the conversion.
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Pandemic made Unity a college town without a college, and the locals are feeling the pressure
With the absence of approximately 650 Unity College students and a reduced staff, local services such as the fire department and businesses such as the local pizza joint are experiencing the loss.
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Franklin Savings Bank promotes Amy Hebert
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has announced the promotion of Amy Hebert to vice president, commercial credit risk officer. Since joining the bank in 2020, Hebert has consistently demonstrated a significant command of commercial credit risk management and the most fundamental principles of what it means to be a community banker: understanding, professionalism and the […]
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Study finds transportation problems cost Maine motorists over $1 billion a year
Higher operating costs, collisions and delays cost Portland-area drivers an average of almost $1,400 a year each, according to a national transportation nonprofit.
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Biden meets with House Democrats in push for $1.9 trillion plan
The Friday votes signal a more partisan effort underway pursuing final passage of Biden’s relief package through a narrow majority.
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Meager gain in U.S. jobs highlights damage caused by COVID-19
The increase of just 49,000 positions in January made scarcely any dent in the nearly 10 million jobs that remain lost since the coronavirus intensified nearly a year ago.