LEWISTON — A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Bates College, school officials announced Thursday night. Although, officials didn’t specify whether the patient is a student or faculty, he or she was said to be at home in self-isolation. “We became aware of this case today,” Bates President Clayton Spencer wrote on the school […]
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Jewish Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus concerns
‘Of course we’re disappointed, but we felt that we did what we had to do,’ said Barbara Merson, executive director of the Maine Jewish Film Festival.
2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival postponed
The 2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival has been postponed until fall. The festival was scheduled for March 28 through April 5 with screenings in Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston, Rockland, Waterville and Bangor, according to a news release from Barbara Merson. The festival’s initial ticket sales were strong, leading to anticipate crowds in close quarters at many […]
Red Cross honors Larry Lord, other ‘heroes’
“People are listening, reading, watching about the decisions that you’ve made and they’re inspired and thankful that humanity still has people like you,” one police officer told award recipients.
Despite coronavirus threat, Bates College expects to finish academic year as planned
College officials are preparing for online teaching in case shutting classrooms becomes best way to deal with the COVID-19 threat.
Trial for former Lewiston teen facing manslaughter charge moving to Portland or Augusta
Despite violations, judge keeps bail conditions the same.
Maine Voices: 2020 candidates must address Maine housing poverty issues
Thousands of the state’s households spend over half their income on rent.
Thomas College president to discuss future of Maine’s workforce
Former State Economist Laurie Lachance to attend events in Waterville, Lewiston, Brewer, Portland and York during March.
Recollections of a Lewiston roadie
Kenny Smotherman talks about working for Springsteen, J. Geils, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jackson Browne, and the Lewiston music scene — or what’s left of it.
‘Rose’s Room’ to offer support for families of people behind bars in Winslow
Other communities include Auburn, Bridgton, Farmington, Lewiston, Rockland and Westbrook.