181-year-old Hollis church’s newest renovation keeps it in the family
Every year Bear Hill Church gets a new improvement, but this year’s project is extra special due to the painter’s family ties to the church. Author: Sebastian Bennage (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 7/15/2021 11:10:00 PM Updated: 11:17 PM EDT July 15, 2021
HOLLIS, Maine The outside of Bear Hill Church in Hollis now has a fresh coat of paint for parishioners to enjoy.
The 181-year-old church has been slowly renovated by the Bear Hill Church Restoration Group, which takes on a new project each year. These renovations are accomplished through donations, memorial donations, grants, and traditional fundraisers.
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Abu Dhabi’s oldest social club has closed temporarily after almost 30 staff members tested positive for Covid-19.
The Club, a non-profit private members’ club in the city’s Al Mina district, notified members on Saturday it would remain shut until at least February 23, or until the extent of the outbreak became clear.
A routine round of testing on Thursday revealed 28 cases among staff, compelling 21 others, considered close contacts, to self-isolate.
“It is therefore probable that the number of staff with the virus will grow in the coming days,” an email from the venue stated.
“In light of this, and out of concern for everyone’s physical and emotional wellbeing, I have consulted with the main committee and recommended to impose a ‘circuit breaker’ during which time, club members will not be entitled to enter The Club. The main committee has supported this.