HALLOWELL — NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families, has opened registration for two new educational presentations. “Supporting Safety + Well-Being in Our Young People,” with Krystel Thyrring, Youth Mental Health Programs director at NAMI Maine, is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 […]
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Central Maine Striders to hold fall classic 10K Oct. 10
The Central Maine Striders plans to host its second annual Fall Classic 10K on Sunday, Oct. 10, in Waterville. The race will start and end at Quarry Road Recreation Area, near the yurt, at 300 Quarry Road. No dogs or strollers will be allowed in the race. This race is for runners only. Registration pricing […]
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Rangeley church plans circa 1920s historical service
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd plans to hold a circa 1920s historical service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 2614 Main St., Rangeley. The event is part of the church’s centennial anniversary celebration: “The Shepherd’s Arms — 100 Years of Reaching Out in Love.” The service will feature the liturgy that […]
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Scout Troop 622 plans Sept. 12 open house
Youth from the Manchester, Readfield, Mt. Vernon, Monmouth, Winthrop, Fayette, and Hallowell areas are welcome.
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Hygge topic of virtual workshop
Simple Living Coach & Consultant Lisa Luken will illustrate what hygge is and where it’s from at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, via Zoom. Luken will share why it’s important for happiness and teach how to create and embrace it in your life year-round. Those who attend can walk away with new insights and ideas […]
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New flagpoles installed at 4 Skowhegan cemeteries
SKOWHEGAN — New flagpoles were recently installed at the Malbons Mills, Herrin, Old Bloomfield, and Larone cemeteries. The Sign Store and Flag Center of Auburn installed the 20-foot flagpoles with solar lighting. Ensuring that each of the eight town-owned cemeteries had flagpoles and flags was one of 10 goals the Skowhegan Cemetery Committee set after […]
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UMaine releases report on reopening schools amid pandemic
The report looks at lessons school leaders can take away from the first full year of teaching and learning under COVID-19.
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Center to offer virtual college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Virtual sessions are being held at the following dates and times: • Monday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m.; • Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m.; […]
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Jefferson student earns doctorate from Kentucky college
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Peter Gallace of Jefferson has completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership at the University of the Cumberlands.
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Spectrum Generations receives $10K to benefit meals program
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations received a $10,000 donation from Kennebec Savings Bank on July 30 to support the organization’s Meals on Wheels program. The program provides nutritionally balanced meals for homebound individuals 60 or older and to people with a disability who are unable to prepare a meal because of physical or mental limitations. Meals […]