AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor announced that CareerCenter services will now be accessed online and by phone. The quality of services to the public will not be affected, however the shift will limit in-person contact and is consistent with public health strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19. CareerCenter services are available online […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Turner town offices closing Monday; other restrictions now in place
TURNER — The Board of Selectmen has taken the following actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Town Office: It will be open through Friday, March 20. Beginning Monday, March 23, the office will be closed to public access until Monday, April 13. The building will be staffed, and residents are urged to conduct […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Maine, Nation / World, News
Windham woman and daughter stuck in Peru as it locks down its borders
Michelle Kribel and her daughter, Katelyn, were in the Amazon when the country closed its borders, leaving hundreds of Americans stuck there for at least 2 weeks.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland County Jail inmate quarantined, tested for coronavirus
The man was being held on a probation violation for traffic offenses.
Posted inMaine, News
Turnpike authority doubles pay to keep tollbooth workers on the job
Toll takers who are more vulnerable to infection are paid to stay at home, but those who keep working are paid extra.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education, Uncategorized
Coronavirus could impact Maine state assessment, college entrance exams
The Maine Department of Education will be seeking a waiver from the federal government in the event students are not able to take the annual state assessment.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Farmington police implement safety measures
The lobby of the Police Department will not be open for walk-ins.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Food bank calls on Mainers to stop hoarding
Good Shepherd president says hoarders are ‘creating a crisis’ by snatching up months’ worth of food and emptying out grocery stores.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pandemic causes sharp drop in Maine’s interstate air, rail and bus travel
Passenger volume at Maine’s largest airport is down 70%, while rail and bus ridership has suffered even bigger declines.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Chamber offers short-term relief on LAEGC loans
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is offering a 90-day forbearance on all loans held with the chamber through the Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The funds originate with Norway Savings Bank, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Finance Authority of Maine and are intended to support […]