Independence Association day program is temporarily shut down, limiting clients’ ability to be out and about in the community, and staff and clients alike are struggling to keep spirits high.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fire damages home in North Deering area of Portland
It erupted in a single-family home on Samuel Road, where a plumber was working in a second-floor bathroom that was being remodeled.
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Posted inBusiness
Microsoft-led housing effort cuts rents in Seattle suburbs
Microsoft says its affordable-housing initiative has hit upon a model for quickly converting market-rate apartments to ones middle-income workers such as teachers and nurses can afford.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County jail continues to limit inmate population
Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason, who faced criticism in the wake of a Department of Corrections inspection that showed the jail was not following most protocols it identified, said the jail has had no cases of COVID-19 infection.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta’s historic review board stops project that started without approval, rejects plans for sign on Governor Hill mansion
A review of a project from Soo Parkhurst on Water Street was tabled until next month to see what proposed decks would look like, while saying no signs should be placed on the exterior of the city’s iconic State Street structure.
Posted inBusiness
General Motors: New batteries cut electric car costs, increase range
The automaker says a breakthrough in battery chemistry will cut the price of its electric vehicles so they equal those powered by gasoline within five years.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Lewiston police search for man in attempted child abduction
Officers were canvassing the area of Sabattus and College streets, asking neighbors to help identify surveillance photographs of a male walking across the street.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Hayward opts out of final year of contract
Gordon Hayward, who was due to make $34.2 million for the upcoming season, instead will be a free agent.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby receives multimillion-dollar gifts for new hockey arena
The 38,650-square-foot ice arena will be named the O’Neil | O’Donnell Forum, while the rink will be named for hockey Hall of Famer and former Colby coach Jack Kelley.
Posted inMaine
Tree-killing ash borer spreads to Cumberland County
Maine forestry officials say an invasive pest that can damage the state’s ash trees had previously been found in Aroostook and York counties.