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. […]
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, […]
Rome-based retreat to host tour of new health, wellness center Oct. 30
ROME — The Travis Mills Foundation plans to hold an open house for its new Health and Wellness Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the 1002 Watson Pond Road retreat in Rome. It took exactly one year from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting on the $7 million facility, which includes an […]
Gardiner nonprofit to host Halloween costume event for children Oct. 30
The fundraiser will benefit Johnson Hall to help with programming of shows and artists in the schools.
Area bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Oct. 18 were Su Morrison and Maryanne Trafton. Wilma Pouliot and Dick Quinland finished second, and Betty Jane Bessey and Pat Poulin were third. The club welcomes additional players. It meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road […]
Maine farm, ranch network seeks agricultural grant applications
Funding is available for projects that support agricultural well-being.
Maine State Credit Union announces 2022 award recipients
AUGUSTA — Maine State Credit Union recently announced this year’s employee award recipients including Kalee Michaud, Shelley Rowe, Michael Covach, Alex Guiou, Porscha Ware, Kiley Connor, Mitch Ryan and Milicent Markle. “This year’s award recipients exude excellence in every aspect of their lives — whether personal or professional,” Stephen Wallace, president and chief executive officer, […]
Hardy Girls to host discussion on state of girls, nonbinary youth in Maine
WATERVILLE — Hardy Girls plans to host a virtual panel discussion of the recently released 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey results. The discussion is set for 7. p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Across measures of mental health, experiences of violence and sexual violence, and feelings of support and safety, girls are struggling at disproportionate rates […]
Trunk or treat event planned at Winslow Community Cupboard
The Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry plans to hold a trunk-or-treat event and fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The event will be held in the parking lot of Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. Along with Halloween treats, children also can participate in basket raffles. Admission to the event is free, […]