AUGUSTA — In Maine and across the U.S., people are reporting receiving unsolicited packages containing seeds from China in the mail. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Bureau of Agriculture is advising anyone who gets these packages to not open or plant the seeds. Recipients are asked to contact either DACF’s Division of […]
July 2020
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Bates College lists area dean’s list students
LEWISTON — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December, 2019. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.8 or higher. We apologize for the delay in sharing this news. Area students include: Jesse Saffeir of Pownal, Jennie […]
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United Way of Androscoggin County releases funds to area organizations
LEWISTON — The ongoing financial impact of COVID-19 has led to sharp increases in demand for food and housing assistance and mental health services in our community. In March, United Way of Androscoggin County established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help local partner agencies meet the anticipated short- and long-term needs in the community. Funding […]
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100-years old!FARMINGTON — Maurice Hovey, a lifelong resident of Farmington, is turning 100 years old! Due to COVID-19, and for the health and safety of Maurice and all in the community, we are practicing social distancing on this momentous occasion. Anyone wishing to offer birthday wishes to Maurice is invited to participate in a celebratory […]
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Dean’s List
UMaine – Augusta AUGUSTA — UMA Provost Joseph Szakas has announced the University of Maine at Augusta’s 2020 Spring Full-Time Dean’s list and the Fall 2019/Spring 2020 Part-Time Dean’s List. The Full-Time Dean’s list is issued once a semester and the Part-Time Dean’s list is issued once a year. Full time: Androscoggin: Alexa Harmatys, Livermore; […]
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Simple Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System
Companies are recalling various hand sanitizers because they include harmful chemicals and people drink them. Frankly, if you are going to use hand sanitizers, use them as little as necessary. Regular use of hand sanitizers kills the natural bacteria and lipid film on our hands, which as part of our immune system, protects us against […]
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Showdown in November
We are going to have to get through August, September, and October before we’ll know whether the Republicans can hold on to a piece of national political power. But it’s not too early to write some reassuring words. I’m using this column to announce my personal guarantee that Donald Trump will not barricade himself in […]
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Claire’s California Kitchen
How many times have Moms heard their kids asking for a cookie? Instead of handing over an Oreo or in California, Joe-Joe’s O’s, saturated in fat and sugar, give them a homemade cookie made with oatmeal. Oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth. Oats are gluten free, lower blood pressure and cholesterol thus preventing […]
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RSU 73 to decide school reopening plan August 6
Even if schools reopen this fall, Regional School Unit 73 will offer remote learning options.
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On this date in Maine history: July 29
July 29, 1931: The monoplane Sirius lands on the island of North Haven. Charles Lindbergh, famous after having flown across the Atlantic four years earlier, steps out with his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh. They visit Anne Lindbergh’s parents – New Jersey’s U.S. Sen Dwight Morrow and poet and future Smith College administrator Anne Cutler Morrow […]