I’m a fourth grade teacher at Carrie Ricker School in Litchfield. I have been sharing video read-alouds and keeping in touch via emails and phone calls. This week we started having class meetings via Zoom. Also coming up will be academic assignments via Google Classroom. My class and I will be reviewing proper letter writing […]
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What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Love — and logistics — in the time of coronavirus
Wedding professionals are devising ways to put food on the table in a time when gatherings are banned.
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Ed tech Angela Delorme
During a “normal” school day I walk a lot, helping friends along the way. Subbing in classrooms, collecting and teaching students in small math groups, and running the Washburn School Store which helps with fundraising and supporting the Code, our school’s behavior guidelines; respect, responsibility, persistence, and safety. While away from school I’ve been completing […]
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Talk of the town: Keep that tongue to yourself, mister
Together we will lick this thing So. It would appear that there are people out there licking toilets, coughing on produce and shooting video of themselves tonguing ice cream inside the supermarkets just for kicks. You know, I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries lately about the Black Death and other plagues that have vexed […]
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Stimulus package will remain half-baked unless local governments get more of the dough
State and local authorities are expected to get $150 billion in an attempt to alleviate economic fallout from the coronavirus. But the money will be thinly spread and could run out quickly.
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Maine hotels and inns scramble to respond to lodging suspension
The industry Saturday rushes to start canceling April reservations and begin planning for an uncertain future.
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Self isolation spells troubled waters for Auburn bait shop, but there is optimism
Despite reassurance from Gov. Janet Mills that fishing and outdoor activities are safe and encouraged, Dag’s Bait & Tackle owner Dylan Larose said sales are way down.
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VIDEO: Getting around Lewiston-Auburn amid coronavirus precautions
A series of photos and videos from around Lewiston-Auburn.
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Maine Acts of Kindness: Health care workers get vital help at home
A group of medical students handles chores for doctors and nurses while they work on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.