JACKMAN — Addison Chaisson of Jackman, a junior, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for November. Selection was based on the following Habits of Mind criteria: Responding to Feedback & Persevering. Landry Allen, also of Jackman and a junior, was November’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Check out other upcoming […]
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‘Our Town! Adventures in Richmond History’ set for Dec. 11
RICHMOND — Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s third presentation of its 28th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Our Town! Adventures in Richmond History,” features the Piti Theatre Company and the 2023-24 fourth graders of Richmond’s Marcia Buker Elementary School. Presentations, held via Zoom, are accessible at the top of fomb.org. This event is set for 7 p.m. […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
National hospice companies fight over Maine territory in noncompete lawsuit
Atlanta-based Gentiva Hospice claims Utah-based Bristol Hospice set up a competing operation in the Bangor area with help from a registered nurse administrator who previously worked for Gentiva.
Posted inCommunity
MaineHealth Healthy Community Coalition awarded federal grant to prevent youth substance use
The $625,000 federal grant will work to prevent substance use among students in Spruce Mountain schools.
Posted inMaine, News
Wilton designates federal funds to replace Wilson Pond retaining wall
The town has a wall replacement account with $273.778 to go toward the estimated $813,540 project.
Posted inNews
Jay Select Board to consider four-day workweek for Town Office
The proposal is to be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, which will increase the hours open to 40 from 37 hours.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Watch: Christmas light show dazzles Monmouth, and every other town within miles
This is not your traditional Christmas decorating. The display is all encompassing, from the spotlights on the roof to the animated Christmas trees and candy canes on the front lawn.
Posted inGuides, Maine, News, Things to Do
10 Maine bars that keep board games on hand
Step up your next night out at these bars, pubs and restaurants offering board games, card games and more.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta’s warming center at capacity as soon as doors open
The Overnight Emergency Warming Center at South Parish Congregational Church has 30 beds, but it has had more than 50 guests some nights looking to get out of the cold.
Posted inNews
Chesterville Select Board sets 2025 town meeting dates
Voting will be held March 14 and the business meeting March 17.