PHILLIPS — The Pumpkins on Parade event and pie and baked goods sale are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All pumpkins must be delivered between 8:30 and 10 a.m. No late entries will […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on teaching, research, outreach efforts
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Fulfilling our Land Grant Mission: Engaging Communities in Teaching, Research and Outreach.” The talk will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, both in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus in […]
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Tuition-free online classes available for Maine residents
New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for November to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. Classes include single and multi-session classes, provided in interactive and self-paced online formats. The full class schedule with offerings for November 2022 […]
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UMaine receives Forest Service grant for National Wood Bank project
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $62,500 to the University of Maine for the National Wood Bank project, which has the goal of providing operating support for national research and outreach programming related to wood banks. Wood banks have been around for a long time, although not always recognized or called wood banks. […]
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Trunk or Treat event set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — Trunk or Treat for all ages is set for 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. The event will be held in the parking lot of Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Road. Activities planned include a bounce house and movies. For more information, visit kvbc.org.
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DFD Russell Medical Centers welcome new family nurse practitioner
MONMOUTH — DFD Russell Medical Centers recently announced the addition of board-certified family nurse practitioner Christopher Butler to the DFD team. Butler practices health care cooperatively with his patients, educating people on their health and involving them in shared medical decision-making. Butler holds a Master of Science in nursing — family nurse practitioner from the […]
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Waterville Creates announces staffing changes
Waterville Creates recently announced the arrival of several new staff members across the organization. Bryant Cyr was hired as production manager and Michael Churchill appointed technical director for the Waterville Opera House. Cyr previously worked in the Boston and New York City theater industries for national tours, regional productions and off-Broadway shows. Churchill studied entertainment […]
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Madison Area Health Center welcomes Lauren Emery
MADISON – This October, staff at Madison Area Health Center welcomed Lauren Emery, licensed clinical professional counselor. Emery has experience in both inpatient and outpatient counseling. She earned her master’s degree in general mental health counseling from Capella University. Previously, she earned her bachelor’s degree in mental health and human services from the University of […]
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Lovejoy Health Center welcomes Ashley Rancourt
ALBION – This October, staff at Lovejoy Health Center welcomed Ashley Rancourt, licensed clinical professional counselor. Rancourt has experience in both inpatient and outpatient counseling environments. She earned her master’s degree in clinical counseling from the University of Southern Maine. Previously, she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington. […]
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Camden ecologist to discuss use of native plants in landscapes
CAMDEN — Restoration ecologist Amy Thomsen plans to discuss why to use native plants in landscapes, as well as the benefits to gardening with them, in a free Camden Garden Club lecture Thursday, Oct. 27. The one-hour talk is open to the public and also will be livestreamed on Zoom from the Camden American Legion, […]