AUBURN — Roy’s All Steak Hamburgers on Washington Street in Auburn is now in compliance with the state-mandated mask order after the business said previously it wouldn’t require employees or customers to wear them. According to City Manager Phil Crowell, city staff worked with Jeff Roy, owner of the Washington Street location, and as of […]
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston-Auburn senators on sending kids back to school and ‘tough choices’ ahead for Maine economy
Ned Claxton, Nate Libby and Jeff Timberlake spoke Friday morning during a chamber-hosted virtual town hall.
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Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
CMCC coaches understand decision to postpone sports until January
Players were disappointed to here the news. The athletic department is keeping an eye on recent NCAA Division III eligibility rules that were passed that might affect the USCAA and YSCC.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine workers, labor groups warn of widespread suffering unless federal jobless aid is extended
The added $600-per-week benefit has saved thousands of Maine households from poverty, but it is due to expire soon, which could create economic calamity, advocates warn.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton town meeting date discussed
The Wilton Selectboard deliberated the possibility of an outdoor town meeting to be held on August 10.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals hits lowest level since March
Hospitals in the hardest-hit counties see modest declines as a welcome lull continues into a sixth week.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UNE’s return-to-campus plan includes hybrid learning
The plan also calls for a 4-tiered COVID-19 testing program and a requirement for all undergraduates to bring proof of a recent negative test to return to campus.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports 13 new cases of COVID-19, no more deaths
The case numbers are issued as the state moves forward with reopening more of its economy, including casinos in Oxford and Bangor.
Posted inNation / World
After lobbying efforts, U.S. Catholic Church won $1.4 billion in virus aid
Millions went to dioceses that have paid huge settlements or sought bankruptcy protection because of clergy sexual abuse cover-ups.
Posted inNation / World, News
CDC walks a tightrope as pandemic meets politics
Analysts say the deepening divide is undermining the authority of one of the world’s premier public health agencies.