Program for those 55-plus takes place at the Colby College Field House.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former Waterville homeless shelter director says she’s focusing on family, health
Betty Palmer, who resigned recently, said she was honored to serve the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter.
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Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Central Maine Jewish community reflects on theme of ‘welcoming’ after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Community shabbat services will be held Friday in Augusta and Waterville as members of the Jewish faith and others mourn the loss of 11 people in the deadliest attack on Jews in the history of the U.S.
Posted inLocal & State
Longtime head of Waterville homeless shelter resigns
Betty Palmer was executive director of Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter for about eight years and saw the shelter through a move from Ticonic Street to the new facility on Colby Street.
Posted inCommunity
Thomas College Leadership Conference set for Nov. 3
TV personality, songwriter Nick Brown to deliver keynote address.
Posted inCommunity
‘Understanding Violence in Central Africa’ topic of talk
Forum will take place in Colby College’s Chase Center.
Posted inCommunity
The Future Teachers Academy set for Nov. 9
Thomas College event open to Maine high school students interested in the field of education as a career.
Posted inCommunity
Tinkergarten Fall Lantern Walk set for Nov. 4
Event designed to help children welcome the end of daylight saving time.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: Sam Shapiro honored for lifetime achievement by state treasurers’ association
Shapiro, 91, was recognized for his service to his constituents, which really translates to making other people’s lives better — and that’s no small tomatoes, writes Amy Calder.
Posted inLocal & State
Historic central Maine safe houses reveal area’s ties to Underground Railroad
Even in Maine, families involved with helping runaway slaves escape to Canada feared the vigilant eyes of disapproving neighbors.