The Woman’s Literary Union spent the day Friday decorating for Christmas ahead of the holiday reception and self-guided tours this weekend.
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Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones
That tracks with a slight increase in unemployment statewide, which rose from 2.6% in September to 2.9% in October.
The Project Evolve hosts food, coffee giveaway in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The Project Evolve, a local not-for-profit startup, hosted a food and coffee giveaway Nov. 16 at Kennedy Park. The event offered both nourishment and encouragement to homeless and transient populations in the community. The menu included broccoli cheddar soup with crackers, grilled chicken, bread, fried potatoes with vegetables, and cupcakes for dessert. Hot […]
There are more Christmas parades, tree lightings and visits with Santa planned
Several communities plan holiday events.
Auburn to kick off season with parade, tree lighting Dec. 8
The city hasn’t held a traditional Christmas parade for several years and staff are looking forward to bringing it back.
Revered Lewiston jurist steps down from the bench
Long-serving Justice Robert Clifford is praised for his high standard of fairness and ethics.
Androscoggin County commissioners approve budget, but see trouble ahead
The county had to cover a $300,000 deficit in the jail budget, but Commissioner Garret Mason warns not to expect the state to help with additional funding for the jail.
Police investigate early morning crash on Maine Turnpike in Auburn
A box truck rolled over a guardrail and then slid down an embankment in the three-vehicle pileup shortly after midnight Friday.