The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to host the public at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the LOCAL Garden for a Growing Great Garlic workshop. The event will be held at the corner of High and Lemont streets in Bath. Led by Garden Coordinator Laurie Burhoe, this workshop will discuss and showcase the best […]
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Statewide program develops small business resources in English, French, Somali
The Maine Small Business Development Centers, a statewide program that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, has announced the development of small business resources now available in English, French and Somali, according to a news release from the Portland-based program. Two helpful guides are available at no cost in English, French and Somali. “The […]
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HealthReach Community Health Centers welcomes Dr. Patrice M. Thibodeau
Patrice M. Thibodeau, M.D., joined HealthReach Community Health Centers in July. She has more than 25 years of primary care experience serving patients of all ages. Thibodeau joins a team of covering clinicians, who provide services across multiple sites to ensure continuity of care in the served communities, according to a news release from Jessica […]
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Waterville-based credit union to celebrate International Credit Union Day
New Dimensions Federal Credit Union plans to join more than 56,000 credit unions worldwide to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day. The theme of 2022 is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union,” according to a news release from the Waterville-based federal credit union. International Credit Union Day highlights the many ways that credit […]
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Bingham health center welcomes physician assistant Alexandra Martocci
In August, staff at Bingham Area Health Center welcomed Alexandra “Alex” Martocci, physician assistant. She has more than four years of medical experience in both hospital and rural settings, according to a news release from Jessica Billington, communications and outreach specialist at HealthReach Community Health Centers. Martocci earned her masters in physician assistant studies from […]
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Latin dance classes to be offered Tuesdays in Waterville
Free Latin dance classes are scheduled to be held Tuesdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 18 and 25, and Nov. 8, 15 and 29 at Chace Forum, 150 Main St. in Waterville. Classes will be held from from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. In this class the fundamental dance skills and techniques of Merengue, […]
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Augusta DAR chapter, museum staff, take part in Bells Across America
AUGUSTA — Members of the Koussinoc Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution joined the staff of the First Amendment Museum Sept. 15 to celebrate the 235th birthday of the U.S. Constitution with one of the DAR’s long-standing traditions, Bells Across America. Every year, Daughters from across the nation gather to ring bells in […]
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Scout troops attend Leave No Trace Trainer course in Rhode Island
Representatives from Scouting Troops in Camden, Saco and Pittsfield attended a Leave No Trace Trainer course Sept. 10-11 in Rockville, Rhode Island. “Matthew, Heidi, Ryan and I went to Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island to take part in Scouting’s Leave No Trace Trainer course so we can bring the valuable training course to our local […]
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Temple woman who died recently left behind quite an impression
Marilyn “Jo” Josephson died at her beloved home on Sunday, Sept. 11. Josephson is remembered by friends for her strong beliefs, quirky and inquiring nature, and her devotion to growing the many communities she was a member of.
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SNAPSHOT: Somewhere over Hartland’s Morrill Pond
This photo over Morrill Pond in Hartland was taken early morning on Sept. 14. “This is the first time that I have seen a rainbow here on the pond,” said Barbara L. Henigin, who took the photo, in an email. Check out other upcoming area events!