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Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lisbon Moxie Festival won’t happen in July, but there may be a later event

by Darcie Moore June 3, 2020April 2, 2021

Lisbon aims to plan a smaller-scale event for the first weekend of October.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Railroad crossing in downtown Livermore Falls to be fixed

by Donna M. Perry June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

Repairs to damage done this past winter at the Main Street/Route 17 crossing seemed to make things worse, Town Manager Stephen Gould said.

Sports

Source: NBA to present players with plan on Thursday to restart season

by TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

The proposal will call for 22 teams – nine from the Eastern Conference – to convene in Florida with each playing eight games to determine seedings for the playoffs.

Encore

Opera House Arts plans relaunch in early 2021

June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

COVID-19 crisis provides opportunity for Stonington group to restructure organization and upgrade facilities

Encore

State Theatre launches Conclave streaming concert series

June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

Conclave – a new live-streaming concert series from the stage of the empty State Theatre – kicks off with a double-header this Friday, June 5, with the Rustic Overtones and on Saturday, June 6, with The Ghost of Paul Revere. The series will take place every Friday through July 10 with other incredible artists including […]

Auto Racing, Sports

Formula One says racing will continue even if a driver tests positive for coronavirus

by Associated Press June 3, 2020August 13, 2020

CEO Chase Carey says a ‘team not being able to race wouldn’t cancel the race. … If a driver has an infection, (teams have) reserve drivers available.’

Business, Maine, News

Two Maine startups collaborate to get more Mainers outdoors

by STAFF REPORT June 3, 2020June 6, 2020

Tree Free Heat, which sells fire starters made of hemp waste, has a deal with Back40, which rents camping gear online.

Maine, News

Maine CDC reports 41 additional COVID-19 cases, one new death

by Kevin Miller June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

Maine’s top public health official says testing volumes and results show the state is moving in the direction of virus suppression, but more work needs to be done.