To the Editor: Right now, the legislature is considering a package of vital and common sense bills that will work to reign in rising drug prices and assure that all Mainers have access to affordable prescription drugs. Now is the right time to help Maine families afford their necessary prescription drugs. Being able to afford […]
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Energy matters: Does your 10 acres cover your carbon footprint?
Dear friends of ours are confident that their 10-acre woodlot, which they manage sustainably, compensates for all the greenhouse gases they produce living an average rural Maine lifestyle. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, right? Meanwhile, they drive around some, but their house is modest and they don’t have a yacht or a Florida […]
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‘Woods & Water’ exhibition features art of Wissman
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a reception for “Woods & Water” – Oil paintings David Wissman, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, on Friday July 2, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary snacks and cash bar (beer/wine) and meet the […]
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Meadow Lanes Bowling Results
WILTON —Tuesday Night Mixed Summer League, June 1 Men’s High Game scratch: Bob Neuschwanger 221, Stephen Adams 215, Steve Harris 195 Mens High Series scratch: Stephen Adams 610, Bob Neuschwanger 551, Steve Harris 497 Mens High Game handicap: Bob Neuschwanger 265, Martin Hamner 245, Stephen Adams 242 Mens High Series handicap: Stephen Adams 691, Bob […]
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Hungry kids in Maine, country can’t wait
To the Editor: For the 1 in 5 kids who may face hunger today in Maine, summer is usually the hungriest time of year. This summer, however, may be a different story because new benefits and temporary waivers are helping to reach even more kids with the food they need. For example, they allow parents […]
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Car wash FARMINGTON — Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 fundraising car wash 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Wiles Monuments 140 Farmington Falls Road (formerly Pro Service). Donations accepted. Volunteers appreciated, even if only for an hour. Suppers JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post #3335 at 64 Jewell St. in Jay. Friday […]
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Library begins summer reading program
FARMINGTON — From June 15, 2021 until August 3, 2021 Farmington Public Library will be running our Summer Reading Program. Children of all ages read and listen to books in all formats, and keep a record of their reading to win prizes and improve their reading skills. The local businesses donating prizes are Gifford’s Ice […]
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Farmington Rotary Fourth of July Parade returns
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Rotary announces the return of the popular Fourth of July parade! The parade will be held on Saturday, July 3 starting at 10 a.m. Staging area for all participants will be at the Olsen Student Center Parking lot on High Street in Farmington. Line up and judging is at 9 a.m. […]
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United Ways of Maine Week of Action
REGION — Are you ready to get out and do something? Feel like helping but tired of doing everything remotely?? Want to find something meaningful to do with your children now that they are out of school? United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is collaborating with the other eight United Ways of Maine to offer […]
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Free mobile health unit events
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) announces its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events in which a variety of health screenings and education will be offered at each event. Screenings offered include blood pressure and cholesterol checks and body composition analysis. Attendees ages 18+ can also get the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 […]