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Lewiston, Auburn schools getting ventilation upgrades

by Karen Kreworuka August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

The districts are working to improve air flow systems before schools open Sept. 14.

Business, Maine

Lewiston salon offers $3,000 hiring bonus for hairdressers

by Kathryn Skelton August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Orbit Hair Styling owner Richard Stone says hairdressers are that hard to come by.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Sen. Libby: Maine stands up to drug companies looking to profit off a crisis

by Nate Libby Special to the Press Herald August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Legislators have passed bills aimed at medication cost control and billing transparency – now we must focus on reining in the price of treating COVID.

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Maine Music Society elects news officers

August 11, 2020August 4, 2020

Officers include Richard O’Brien, David Blocher, Gil Lapointe and Susan Trask.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lewiston-Auburn real estate market surges during pandemic

by Andrew Rice August 8, 2020August 8, 2020

According to local real estate agents, the recent uptick of home sales has been caused by a convergence of factors heightened by COVID-19.

Maine, Schools and Education

Lewiston teachers union objects to reopening plan

by Randy Whitehouse August 6, 2020August 7, 2020

The Lewiston Education Association, which represents all the School Department’s certified and education technician staff, released a statement Thursday saying the plan does not ensure the health and safety of students and educators.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lewiston police union disagrees with city over body camera timeline, diversity committee

by Andrew Rice August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

A statement Wednesday said the union no longer supports a committee on equity and diversity because of disagreements over its membership.

Community

Bates College announces 2019 fall dean’s list

August 4, 2020July 29, 2020

The following students have been named to the fall semester dean’s list at Bates College ending December 2019. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.8 or higher. Though the college had been delayed in sharing this news because of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, know that its […]