PORTLAND — Several organizations in Western Maine have just received grants from the John T. Gorman Foundation: • The Progress Center, Oxford ($15,000): To provide general operating support. • MaineHealth – Healthy Community Coalition, Farmington ($25,000): To provide emergency food bags to low-income, food-insecure residents in Franklin County through visits to medical practices, a mobile […]
June 2020
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WMTS resumes service
REGION — Western Maine Transportation Services is pleased to announce resumption of previous services and new pilot services. We will be maintaining precautions to keep riders and our drivers safe from COVID-19. We are requesting use of face coverings and working to maintain social distancing as well as regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces. Please watch the […]
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Yoga in the garden
PARIS — Join Erin Girzone for an outdoor yoga experience in the garden. While surrounded by natural beauty and drawing on the energy of the outdoors, learn how conscious breathing and mindful movement are valuable self care tools. The practice is suitable for everyone. To reserve a space, contact McLaughlin Gardens at [email protected]. Classes will […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Meet Willow. There is no doubt by looking at her that she is beautiful. Her beauty is not limited to what you seen. She is also has a beautiful personality. Willow is an affectionate cat that is eager to meet new people and try new things. She’s right up front in her kennel when […]
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Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family
These grilled chicken sliders are so delicious and refreshing on a warm summer night with their crisp crunch of radish and cucumber. Grilled Chicken Sliders Makes 12 sliders Ingredients: 6 scallions, thinly sliced, divided 1 large clove garlic, pressed 3 tbsp. fish sauce 1 tbsp. canola oil 2 tsp. honey Pepper 1 lime 4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 5-6 radishes, sliced […]
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Movie Review: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
NOTE: I am reviewing this film because it has the highest domestic box office ($61 million) of any film in my cable provider’s “New and Featured” On Demand section that I have not yet reviewed. “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” tells the story of reporter Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), who is encouraged to reconcile […]
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Tree Talk: The importance of Workman’s Compensation insurance
Tree work can be dangerous work. When cutting a tree near a building (or anywhere for that matter), the list of things that can go wrong is endless. If you need tree work done near your home, and you are not trained to do it yourself, you should consider hiring a competent, professional and licensed […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival cancelled
HARRISON — Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival has cancelled its traditional 2020 concert series. For 48 years we have brought world class live chamber music to the Lakes Region of western Maine each summer, the last 25 years at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Maine. According to Barbara Graustein, President of the Board of Trustees, “Our primary venue […]