DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the operator of the Wellness Mobile covering Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin and Sagadahoc counties, I want to let everyone know we’re starting a campaign to locate possible resources to continue our work. The Wellness Mobile is a 1965 Ford Fairlane that is uses to visit youth and families at multiple public events […]
2019
Posted inConnections, Pets, sj-web
Midcoast Humane to host kitten yoga and Kitten Bowl III
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane has announced upcoming events at the Brunswick campus, 30 Range Road. Kitten Yoga — Midcoast Humane and Jai Yoga team up and invite everyone to an all-smiles event called kitten yoga. Join for an all-levels yoga class featuring an adorable crew of kittens from the shelter. Connect with your inner feline — […]
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Posted inConnections, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
Pond construction, maintenance class to be offered
FARMINGTON — Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District has annpounced that a Pond Construction and Maintenance class will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the Municipal Building’s downstairs conference room, 153 Farmington Falls Road. Class schedule: • Registration and coffee, 8 a.m. • Pond construction and maintenance with Candi […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections, sj-web, The Bethel Citizen
Community sale
LOVELL — There is a $2 per bag sale now through Feb. 2, at the thrift shop of the United Church of Christ, Route 5, Center Lovell. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. —
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Varsity Maine
High school bowler: ‘A new bowling ball is the highlight of my Christmas.’
Edward Little’s Avery Goulding will move on to bowl at Upper Iowa University.
Posted inConnections, sj-web, The Franklin Journal, Well Done
Mt. Abram student wins DAR Good Citizen award
KINGFIELD — Mt. Abram High School has announced that this year’s DAR Good Citizen recipient is Alice Cockerham, daughter of Jim and Brenna Cockerham of Kingfield. The DAR Good Citizen Program is sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and locally by the Colonial Daughters Chapter in Farmington. Cockerham was selected for […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Rumford Falls Times, sj-web, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal
Briefly: Local
AARP Tax-Aide program canceled NORWAY — The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will not be held for the upcoming tax filing season. For over 10 years, volunteers have been at the Norway Public Library providing free income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- to moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 50 […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Teen lets her temper spoil fun with family and friends
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old girl. I’m a fun person to be with, and I love spending time with my friends and family. But one thing sometimes ruins it. I have a bit of a temper and some anger problems. I’m wondering if you have anything that could help me control my temper and be […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Is fast heartbeat and low energy just a part of aging?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My heartbeat is around 98-100 per minute. I checked with my primary doctor, and she said it’s normal, as I am getting older. (I’m 48 now, female, and other than heartbeat, my health is normal.) My doctor checked my blood and said everything is normal except low calcium. I can work all […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on Jan. 16
100 years ago: 1919 Dr. Sarah Adams Bond and Dr. Florence L. Meredith, both of Boston, arrived in Lewiston Monday to continue the series of lectures on social hygiene begun at City Hall Sunday by Dr. Sarah Sweet Windsor. Both of the physicians have had unusual preparation for carrying on a campaign of this nature, […]