NEW YORK — Health officials say hotel pools and hot tubs are a major source of the stomach bugs people get from swimming. And they’re reminding people with diarrhea to stay out of pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds. U.S. public health officials report on safe swimming every year. Thursday’s version from the Centers for […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Some concerns accompany Portland's hotel construction boom
PORTLAND — Hotel capacity in the city could expand by as many as 900 rooms in the near future. With the growth, there continues to be discussion about a workforce-housing impact fee tied to hotel development, and whether the city needs a convention center to help attract a steady stream of business travelers. Plans are in […]
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Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Henry E. LaFrance
NORWAY — Henry E. LaFrance, age 82, of Norway, passed away peacefully on his birthday, Monday, Sept. 25, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Henry was born in Norway on Sept. 25, 1935, a son of Joseph and Ruth (McLaughlin) LaFrance and graduated from Norway High School. At a young age, Henry worked at hotels […]
Posted inMaine
High-priced, under-the-radar rentals alter Maine’s lodging landscape
PORTLAND — With this week’s unofficial arrival of the summer tourism season, visitors to southern Maine have more lodging options than ever – including ones that some people consider illegal. Corey Saentz’ three-bedroom apartment on Munjoy Hill in Portland is ready for short-term renters, and is equipped with local works of art, kitchen tools, bedding […]