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Three new national scenic byways designated in Maine

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

The federal government has designated three new National Scenic Byways in Maine in an attempt to draw tourism dollars

Community briefs for Thursday, Feb. 18

February 18, 2021February 17, 2021

Youth group to put scarves in park for homeless LEWISTON — St. Michael’s Church Youth Group of Auburn will be in Kennedy Park at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, to hang scarfs around for the homeless. YWCA to hold lifeguard review course LEWISTON — The YWCA will offer a lifeguard review course for those […]

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Mexico vaccination clinic almost loses license after offering vaccines to RSU 10 school staff

by Marianne Hutchinson February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

Med-Care Ambulance offered 30 doses that were set to expire Thursday.

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Comedy returns to Craft Brew Underground

February 17, 2021

Stand-up comedy is back at Craft Brew Underground with Maine Event Comedy’s weekly physically-distanced, socially-awkward COVID Comedy Series. Maine Event Comedy founder Mark Turcotte credits Craft Brew Underground owner Mike Williams with finding a way to make it work. “Mike configured tables and chairs in the back room to allow for the recommended physical distancing […]

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Blanco to keynote ‘Fill the Plate Breakfast’ to benefit Meals on Wheels

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Western Maine, will hold a virtual fundraiser to benefit its Meals on Wheels nutrition program. The 2021 Fill the Plate Breakfast will be held virtually from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 19. The event will honor Don Harden with the Ikaria Award for his […]

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Maine prisons will expand treatment for opioid use disorder

by Megan Gray February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

The state prisons will provide access to medication-assisted treatment for all inmates who need it, something advocates have long pushed the state to do.

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Proposed law would require Maine schools to teach African American history

by Rachel Ohm February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

The measure, which would also require schools to teach about the history of genocide, comes as states across the U.S. are examining how they’re teaching about racial and social injustice.