The Healthy Living for ME network plans to host free workshops scheduled to start up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients […]
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Clinton Fire and Police departments receive grants to upgrade equipment
The Fire Department expects to use a grant to buy equipment that allows firefighters to refill their air tanks, while police are looking to use two grants to enhance their body camera system.
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Waterville student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Karin K. Zimba, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, has been named a semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to a news release from Dr. Brian M. Laramee, principal, and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Zimba is the daughter of Travis and Yasameen Zimba of Waterville. Throughout the nation about 16,000 […]
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Fall cleanup set for October at Calvary, Father Rasle cemeteries
During the second week of October, crews at Skowhegan and Madison Catholic cemeteries plan to start fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Real and artificial flowers, as well as vases and baskets, will be gathered and removed. Burial right holders are advised to remove any items that they may wish to keep before Saturday, […]
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Wilderness canoeing slide show to be shown in Chesterville Oct. 2
CHESTERVILLE — A slide show, “Wilderness Canoeing When You’re Almost Too Old To,” is scheduled to be presented by Paul and Cynthia Stancioff at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, 3 Borough Road. Now in their 60s, the couple have undertaken canoeing/fishing trips in the contiguous wilderness preserves of […]
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Augusta library to host candidate gathering Oct. 5
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library is co-sponsoring a candidate meet and greet event with candidates who are running for state Senate District 15 and state House Districts 59 and 60. The free event is scheduled for 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the community room at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Each candidate will have […]
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Volunteer 4-H training for adults to begin Oct. 19
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers. The training is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will explore the ways volunteers can become involved with UMaine Extension 4-H, what the 4-H youth development program […]
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Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down events planned around Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plan to co-host the third annual Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down during October. The first priority of the Stand Downs is to provide veterans with connections to housing and working with partner organizations. The event will also offer access to new winter clothes […]
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Community partners seek recovery needs input, plans events
A group of community partners aim to open recovery centers in Jay and Farmington that would provide a safe and inclusive center for those in recovery who want connections to resources, peer groups and a safe place to meet others in Franklin County. Unlike a treatment center, recovery centers are non-clinical centers powered by local […]
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Augusta-based United Way plans movie in the park Sept. 30
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley plans to host an outdoor movie at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Mill Park at 1 Water St. This free, family friendly event will feature Disney’s “Encanto.” Concessions and hot dogs can be purchased throughout the event in order to raise money for 49 local nonprofit programs […]