RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd invites the community to a Blessing of the Animals, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, on the church’s lakeside lawn at 2614 Main St. The custom of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi and his love for all creatures great and […]
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UMaine extension to open series for parents, caregivers Oct. 4
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to open a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Additional sessions are scheduled for Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1. Back to Basics: Building Routines for Success will focus on managing daily household tasks; meal planning and budgeting; […]
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Farmington church’s free meal programs to return
FARMINGTON — Two free meal programs have returned to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St. The Pancakery Cafe, run by the youth group, offers brunch with homemade soup, quiches, sandwiches, salads and pancakes. They also serve coffee, tea and cappuccinos. While the food will be served as take-out, The Pancakery will […]
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Belgrade camp to host Halloween-themed family activities Oct. 1
BELGRADE — A day of Halloween-themed activities for families is scheduled for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Camp Bomazeen, 656 Horse Point Road. People can come in costume and join in the games. The Haunted Woods event is for Cub Scouts and non-Cub Scout families. The cost is $7 per person; walk-ins are […]
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Bath-based land trust to host garlic workshop Oct. 1
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to host the public at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the LOCAL Garden for a Growing Great Garlic workshop. The event will be held at the corner of High and Lemont streets in Bath. Led by Garden Coordinator Laurie Burhoe, this workshop will discuss and showcase the best […]
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Blessing of the Animals prayer services scheduled for October
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, more than 20 churches around Maine plan to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy water. People of all faiths are welcome, according to a news release […]
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Statewide program develops small business resources in English, French, Somali
The Maine Small Business Development Centers, a statewide program that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, has announced the development of small business resources now available in English, French and Somali, according to a news release from the Portland-based program. Two helpful guides are available at no cost in English, French and Somali. “The […]
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HealthReach Community Health Centers welcomes Dr. Patrice M. Thibodeau
Patrice M. Thibodeau, M.D., joined HealthReach Community Health Centers in July. She has more than 25 years of primary care experience serving patients of all ages. Thibodeau joins a team of covering clinicians, who provide services across multiple sites to ensure continuity of care in the served communities, according to a news release from Jessica […]
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Waterville-based credit union to celebrate International Credit Union Day
New Dimensions Federal Credit Union plans to join more than 56,000 credit unions worldwide to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day. The theme of 2022 is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union,” according to a news release from the Waterville-based federal credit union. International Credit Union Day highlights the many ways that credit […]
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Bingham health center welcomes physician assistant Alexandra Martocci
In August, staff at Bingham Area Health Center welcomed Alexandra “Alex” Martocci, physician assistant. She has more than four years of medical experience in both hospital and rural settings, according to a news release from Jessica Billington, communications and outreach specialist at HealthReach Community Health Centers. Martocci earned her masters in physician assistant studies from […]