AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations is seeking volunteers to serve as facilitators and provide assistance in numerous other ways for the organization’s Medicare education program. Volunteers with the Medicare education program are trained to empower, educate and assist community members to help them make informed decisions about their Medicare options. “Medicare is a complex, but important […]
Tedda Henry
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The dogs seem to be the only ones we can trust in “The Old Man,” J.P. Devine writes
Just as we had decided to move on to newer pastures, we find ourselves stuck in the quick sand of “The Old Man,” a superior CIA thriller, Episode Three. “The Old Man” AKA “Dan Chase” ( Jeff Bridges) is getting deeper, smokier, darker, more intense. It’s a like a rich dessert we take in after […]
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Waterville hospice to offer grief writing workshop Aug. 3
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is scheduled to offer a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, on writing through times of grief. The workshop, to be held at 304 Main St. in Waterville, will be led by Sarah Kilch Gaffney. Gaffney will talk about ways writing can help to navigate grief, as well as […]
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Saint Anselm College names local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list of high academic achievers for the second seemster of the 2021-22 school year at Saint Anselm College: Jackson Lawler-Sidell of Embden, class of 2022, politics major. Amelie Crowe of Farmington, class of 2022, great books major. Julia Bard […]
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Lincoln County Democratic Committee partners with food pantries
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is partnering with local food pantries to collect food and household items, part of a new outreach initiative. The organization will collect food and other items for a different local food pantry each month, focusing on specific products requested by each organization. There are eight food pantries in Lincoln County, […]
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Endicott College recognizes local dean’s list students
BEVERLY, Mass. — Endicott College has announced the following local students were named to the 2022 spring dean’s lists: Hunter Scholz of Augusta, history major, son of Kimberly Scholz and Stephen Scholz. Hailey Hobart of China Village, liberal studies/education major, daughter of Deborah Hobart and Daniel Hobart. Grace Chute of Kents Hill, marketing communications/advertising major, […]
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Oakland student graduates from Kutztown University
KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Benjamin Thomas Murphy of Oakland has been awarded a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Kutztown University. Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 1,070 students for the 2022 spring semester. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Jefferson church to host fair July 30
St. Giles Church’s mascot, Giles the mouse, has been busily working with parishioners to prepare a fun day for kids at the church’s annual fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 72 Gardiner Road, Jefferson. A highlight of the kids’ activities will be a Hobby Horse Showjumping Competition, a timed event […]
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Mount Vernon nonprofit revs up engines on its auction, finishes July 29
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors, a volunteer-based nonprofit that offers free rides to rural residents in its service area, is currently hosting its annual auction online. The auction began July 1, and the nonprofit is heading for a strong finish Friday, July 29. To place a bid on one-of-a-kind art, treats, and experiences, visit […]
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Central Maine business briefs: Augusta-area disaster response, restoration businesses recognized
People & Places: Golden Pond Wealth Management welcomes new member.