SAINT ALBANS — Several individuals from SKILLS’ community support programs recently participated in an eight-week long Job Club to help find their path to employment. “At SKILLS, we’re committed to helping people reach their full potential and live as independently as possible. Providing career support is one way we do this, and Job Club has […]
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St. Alban’s SKILLS Inc. promotes Nicole Hubbard
Nicole Hubbard of Pittsfield has been promoted to the position of assistant residential manager for SKILLS Inc., a St. Albans-based nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hubbard has worked for SKILLS since 2009, holding the positions of direct support professional and team leader prior to her recent promotion. As an assistant residential […]
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SKILLS Inc. recognizes Direct Support Professional of the Year
ST. ALBANS — Kerryn Morin, one of two SKILLS employees nominated for Direct Support Professional of the Year, was honored Dec. 9 by the Maine Association of Community Service Providers for her commitment to her profession. Direct support professionals work with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supporting them with daily living and helping them […]
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Reporting Aside: She found a home for her children in Etna, but struggles remain and winter awaits
Single working parent Kathy Cooper found a house to rent in the Penobscot County town of Etna for her and her four children after she received an eviction notice from her landlord in St. Albans, but the rental price is nearly twice what she paid before and the house needs a lot of attention, Amy Calder writes.
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Reporting Aside: Rising housing costs place heavy burden on St. Albans mother
Single working mother Kathy Cooper is being evicted from the house she has rented for four years and has searched in vain for a place she can afford for her and her four children, Amy Calder writes.
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List of central Maine projects receiving Community Project Funding grants
Maine’s congressional delegation has secured more than $136 million in funding for projects in their districts; here’s what’s being funded in central Maine:
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St. Albans approves $1.34 million budget at annual Town Meeting
About 40 voters turned out for Saturday’s meeting, approving all 45 warrant articles in an hour and 15 minutes.
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Two hurt in fire and apparent explosion that destroy Palmyra home
The two who suffered burns Tuesday night were among five people who escaped the home on Meadow Lane, which is off Wyman Road in Palmyra.
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Fire destroys St. Albans garage and apartment, but firefighters save nearby house
Firefighters from nine communities battle blaze Wednesday at garage and newly renovated apartment on second floor at 146 Bigelow Road.
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Fire destroys 3-story farmhouse, kills animals in St. Albans, official says
Blaze at 180 Ballard Road on Tuesday kills two animals, possibly chickens.