LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Western Maine, received a three-year grant award for $45,000 from the Betterment Fund for its partnership in Healthy Living for ME. Healthy Living for ME (HL4ME), is a new, innovative, centralized hub for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) in Maine. HL4ME is a joint venture […]
June 2019
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Samantha Couture graduates with honor
She earned a BS in Computer Science as well as a BS in Mathematics
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Serving the Community: Jesse Clement, Farmington Police Department
FARMINGTON — Jesse Clement has proudly served not only his community, but also his country. He is a patrolman with Farmington Police Department and veteran of the Army National Guard. “I wanted a career in law enforcement because I wanted to protect the ones who could not protect themselves,” said Clement. “I also wanted to […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mark Wood: Death with dignity a slippery slope
It seems to me that it is not dignified at all to ask for help to kill one’s self, even if terminally ill. In truth, there is no dignity there because it takes more strength and purpose to live, in spite of pain and suffering, leaving out entirely the debate whether there are eternal consequences. […]
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Betsy Sawyer-Manter: Elders, please be aware
People should be wary of individuals making appearances at public events or knocking on doors who are offering onsite “free swabs” of saliva for testing for cancer and other illnesses. Without a prescription from a medical provider for such a test, Medicare will not pick up the tab for the swabbing and testing. We are […]
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Robert Samuelson: The Democrats’ fairy tale campaigns
“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech, Jan. 20, 1961 WASHINGTON — Watching the Democrats’ presidential campaigns, it’s hard not to be struck by the huge gap that has opened up between Kennedy’s […]
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Community sales
MECHANIC FALLS — The Mechanic Falls Historical Society will hold its famous MAKE US AN OFFER Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at 125 Elm St., next to Elm Street School. There will be no list pricing on furnishings, electronics, household items, tools and assorted items. Patrons are asked to […]
Posted inSun Spots
Shoe and sewing machine repair recommendations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the request for a cobbler in June 6 Sun Spots, I recommend Paul’s Shoe Repair. He has been in Westbrook for many years. My family and I have done business with them and know Paul very well. Customers can reach him at 854-4338. — Marc, Lisbon ANSWER: I spoke with Paul […]
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Obituary: Leonard A. Michaud
AUBURN – Leonard A. Michaud, 84, of Mechanic Falls passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Clover Manor. He was …
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Obituary: Warren H. Brown
LIVERMORE – Warren H. Brown, 53, a resident of Livermore, passed away, Monday, June 10 at his home. He was born …