PORTLAND — The state’s medical professionals have launched the 1,000 Lives Campaign for Maine, aimed at reducing deaths from opioid drug overdoses by 1,000 during a five-year period beginning Jan. 1. Modeled on the Institute for HealthCare Improvement’s “100,000 Lives Campaign” to address preventable medical errors in hospitals, the campaign is a systematic, clinician-led, collaborative […]
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Area Scouts participate in wreath-laying ceremonies
Connor Riddle of Troop 672 lives in Randolph. Before placing the wreath, Connor read the name of the veteran and gave the Scout salute as a show of appreciation and respect and then placed the wreath on his grave. Submitted photoAUGUSTA — Across the area, Scouts took part in wreath-laying ceremonies Dec. 16 as part […]
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St. Albans nonprofit receives $100K grant
ST. ALBANS — SKILLS, Inc. has been named the recipient of a two-year, $100,000 grant from the Point32Health Foundation. The private foundation award is one of the largest in the local nonprofit’s history. The grant “provides critical support for our programs that help to foster independence, stability, and belonging for people with disabilities living in […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Jan. 1-8
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Jan. 1-8
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Husson University Online recognizes students for academic achievement
BANGOR — Husson University Online recently named the following local students to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for Term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year. Kyle Duelley of Fairfield, dean’s list, Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration and public health. Christy Parker of Monmouth, president’s list, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Dana Plummer of […]
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Maine Arts Academy open enrollment to begin Jan. 2
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy, a free public charter school, has announced its open enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. The academy is accepting registrations for grades 9-12 for the upcoming school year. Enrollment is set to open at 3 p.m. from Tuesday, Jan. 2, until Sunday, March 31, to any student residing in the […]
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Foundation awards grants to groups working for racial justice, equity
AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants from its Racial Justice Fund to six groups for 2023. The goal of the fund is to support Black, Indigenous, and people of color statewide to forge social, systemic, and economic solutions that will address racism and inequities in the culture, organizations, and systems. “We are […]
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Maine State Park First Day Hike set for Jan. 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry invites outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to kick off the new year with fresh air and scenic walks during Maine State Park First Day Hike activities. The department’s Bureau of Parks and Lands has announced guided hikes and a collection of self-led hike resources, ensuring […]
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North Anson teen receives Eagle rank
Devyn Deleonardis received his Eagle Scout rank, Scouting’s highest, at the First Congregational Church of North Anson Dec. 16. The son of Frederick and Amanda Deleonardis, he lives in North Anson, where he attends Carrabec High School. He will turn 18 in January and become an adult leader with Troop 481. As part of his […]
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Cony High School National Honor Society inducts new members
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