FAIRFIELD — Catholic Charities Maine’s Behavioral Health Network plans to begin Living Well with Better Health, a six-week workshop series starting Thursday, Oct. 6, at 66 Western Ave. The series presents strategies to manage health conditions and improve overall health and wellness. Working with Healthy Living for ME, the Fairfield Behavioral Health Network location will […]
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Area Scout leaders complete youth protection training
Nine Scouting leaders completed youth protection training Sept. 19 at the American Legion Post on Eastern Avenue in Augusta. As stated in the Boy Scout Handbook, “Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is Scouting’s No. 1 concern.” Child abusers are out […]
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Augusta Cub Scout Pack 603 members learn to help others
Cub Scouts from Augusta Pack 603 were at Shaw’s Supermarket in Augusta the weekend of Sept. 17 and 18 collecting money to purchase school supplies for needy students. For each box of supplies that the Scouts purchased at Staples for a needy student, the business donated a second box of school supplies. The boxes contain […]
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Health network to offer range of free workshops during October
The Healthy Living for ME network plans to host free workshops scheduled to start up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients […]
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Drivers association raises over $40K for camps Sunshine, Postcard
Maine Professional Drivers Association held driver appreciation and convoy for children events Sept. 12 and 18. The association raised more than $40,000 through the event to benefit Camp Sunshine and Camp Postcard. For the drivers appreciation event 459 trucks rolled through during the three hours of serving lunch at the south bound scale house on […]
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South China church seeks vendors for Oct. 29 craft fair
South China Community Church seeks vendors for a craft fair set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the 246 Village St. church in South China. Table rentals cost $20. To rent a table and for more information, call 207-399-6359. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Augusta library to host candidate gathering Oct. 5
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library is co-sponsoring a candidate meet and greet event with candidates who are running for state Senate District 15 and state House Districts 59 and 60. The free event is scheduled for 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the community room at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Each candidate will have […]
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Wilderness canoeing slide show to be shown in Chesterville Oct. 2
CHESTERVILLE — A slide show, “Wilderness Canoeing When You’re Almost Too Old To,” is scheduled to be presented by Paul and Cynthia Stancioff at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, 3 Borough Road. Now in their 60s, the couple have undertaken canoeing/fishing trips in the contiguous wilderness preserves of […]
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Fall cleanup set for October at Calvary, Father Rasle cemeteries
During the second week of October, crews at Skowhegan and Madison Catholic cemeteries plan to start fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Real and artificial flowers, as well as vases and baskets, will be gathered and removed. Burial right holders are advised to remove any items that they may wish to keep before Saturday, […]
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Waterville student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Karin K. Zimba, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, has been named a semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to a news release from Dr. Brian M. Laramee, principal, and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Zimba is the daughter of Travis and Yasameen Zimba of Waterville. Throughout the nation about 16,000 […]