PITTSFIELD — Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital plans to offer a six-week emergency medical technician certification course in partnership with Kennebec Valley Community College from Oct. 11 to Nov. 19 at the hospital, 447 N. Main St. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Remaining weekdays will allow for […]
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Camden library story hour celebrates first anniversary
October marks the one-year anniversary of the Camden Public Library’s “Friday Explorations Read-Aloud” weekly series with Joseph Coté. Every Friday at 11 a.m., on the library’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, listeners can stream a new recording of Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of enthralling books of fiction and non-fiction. “We record […]
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University to host talk on creating sustainable world
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is scheduled to host a talk by Micah Pawling from 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, about how history, particularly Wabanaki history, can help create a more sustainable society. All in the center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and offered both remotely via Zoom and […]
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Kennebec Behavioral Health to sponsor 100 students in Hope 5K
Proceeds are to benefit Crisis & Counseling Centers’ goal to make mental health and substance use disorder care accessible to all.
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Parishes schedule Blessing of the Animals events
PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. St. […]
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Sisters of St. Joseph Lyon celebrate 115th anniversary of Maine arrival
The group took a special trip to Jackman Sept. 14.
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Literacy Volunteers receive funding
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties (LVFSC) recently received $20,000 from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation and $28,000 from the Wish You Well Foundation to support community literacy programming in Franklin County over the next two years. LVFSC, serving rural towns since 1978, is a United Way Community Partner, and collaborates with over […]
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Landry earns Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine President’s Award
AUGUSTA – Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, earned the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine 2021 President’s Award for Legislative Service. The award was announced at the organization’s annual banquet earlier this month. “As a lifetime member of the Sportsmen’s Alliance of Maine and lifelong outdoorsman, it has been a highlight of my legislative service to serve on […]
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Elm City Bridge Club names Sept. 21 winners
FAIRFIELD — Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Sept. 21 game were Sylvia Palmer and Tom Nelson. Suzon Morrison and David Bourque placed second, Ed and Joyce Rushton placed third, and Willie Pouliot and and Jessie Gunther tied with Helen Murphy and Barbara Terhune for fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at […]
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Washington library to feature creations by Appleton Rug Hookers
WASHINGTON — The art and handiwork of the Appleton Rug Hookers is scheduled to be on display through October at Gibbs Library at 40 Old Union Road. The rugs are a colorful reflection of rural life, blending traditional and updated subjects and techniques. The show includes three Blue Ribbon winners from the Union Fair. According […]