To the Editor: We are writing to urge Norway voters to vote on June 8 for both highly qualified candidates on the ballot for the two open seats on the Norway Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Cynthia Reedy is running for re-election and Jessie Shiers is running for a first term. As elected officials, Norway […]
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Please get your Covid vaccine
To the Editor: In a FOX News interview reported on March 16, Donald Trump strongly urged people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 just as he and his wife, Melania, did in January (https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-urges-all-americans-to-get-covid-vaccine-its-a-safe-vaccine). In the interview he said, “I would recommend it, and I would recommend it to a lot of people that don’t want […]
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Annual Maine West Broadband Summit set for June 4
REGION — Anyone interested in learning about opportunities to expand access to reliable, affordable, high speed, internet service in Oxford County is encouraged to join the third Maine West Broadband Summit – virtually from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Friday, June 4. The event features talks by Peggy Shaffer, Director of the ConnectMaine Authority, about current and expected […]
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Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day® June 6
REGION — Sunday, June 6, 2021, marks the 34th annual National Cancer Survivors Day®(NCSD) – a day when thousands of people in hundreds of communities across the globe hold celebrations to honor cancer survivors and to raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship. According to Matt Dexter, Executive Director, Christine B. Foundation, located in […]
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Diocese makes major updates to pandemic protocols
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland has announced major updates to the pandemic protocols currently in place at all 141 Catholic churches in Maine. The following actions take effect on Monday, May 24: • Masks are no longer required for any person at any time, inside or outside the churches. • Capacity limits, advance registration, and […]
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Extensions offer webinar about compost, manure for home gardens
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a home gardening webinar about optimizing compost and manure use in the garden from 6–7:15 p.m. June 9. “Getting the Most Out of Compost and Manure” includes what to look for when purchasing compost and manure, the benefits and considerations […]
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Historic Scribner’s Sawmill site to open May 31
HARRISON — The Historic Scribner’s Mill will open for this summer’s season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, from 1-4 p.m. Throughout this season Scribner’s Mill Preservation will be following the CDC guidelines as they change. At this point all volunteers will be wearing masks and we ask that those who have not been vaccinated […]
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JobCorps now enrolling area youth
LEWISTON — Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through FREE training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no cost. […]