AUBURN — Hannaford Supermarkets has donated $5,000 to Central Maine Community College as part of an expansion of its “Fuel Kids at School” pantry initiative to Maine’s community colleges. Hannaford is donating a total of $35,000 to establish and expand pantries at all seven community college campuses. The donation will be used for startup and […]
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Republicans block $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID-19 aid in chaos, goes to Florida
Democrats will try again with a roll call vote on a new bill Dec. 28, when the House also plans a vote to override Trump’s veto on the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Community ‘hugs’ keep memories of 4-month-old Hailey alive
An anonymous donor paid a local restaurant to feed 100 people in need two days before Christmas. The donor’s kind act was in memory of his 4-month-old niece, Hailey. “I want to keep Hailey’s memory alive by paying it forward in my niece’s name.” Hailey Goodwin was 4-months-old when she passed away April 23, 2014. […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Auburn Savings Bank employee donates to chamber Stuff the Bus campaign
AUBURN — Auburn Savings Bank Branch Supervisor Audrey Patterson recently donated $500 toward the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber’s Stuff the Bus charity event after being awarded the money as part of the Auburn Savings Employee Recognition program. Implemented in July, the Auburn Savings Employee Recognition program awards outstanding employees who exemplify the bank’s core values. […]
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Emerson Chevrolet-Buick donates to St. Dominic Academy
AUBURN — In November, Emerson Chevrolet-Buick donated $1,000 to St. Dominic Academy’s Telethon as a red carpet sponsor for the event which promoted the school’s community. The event was broadcast live from the Auburn campus at the school.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Despite warnings, thousands of Mainers expected to travel for holidays
Winter holiday travel will be far less prevalent than in previous years, but many will still hit the road as public officials urge caution amid the raging pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Jobless claims remain high in Maine as pandemic rages
Nearly 3,000 more state unemployment claims were filed last week as President Trump casts doubt on an aid package that would benefit tens of thousands of jobless Mainers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Trump vetoes defense bill that has BIW benefits, setting up possible override vote
The president has called for the bill to include limits on social media companies he claims are biased against him – and to strip out language that allows for the renaming of military bases that honor Confederate leaders.
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Jobless claims remain high, raising stakes for Trump’s new demands on economic relief bill
If Trump does not sign the $900 billion stimulus package, 12 million Americans will lose unemployment aid after Christmas.
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Sabattus server surprised with $1,000 tip from a stranger, gives $100 bills to coworkers for Christmas
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