LEWISTON — United Way of Androscoggin County, which serves both Androscoggin and Oxford counties, recently wrapped up a successful Day of Giving donation campaign to benefit area food pantries. The goal of the campaign was to raise $10,000 to help rural food pantries purchase food to help meet the increased needs in the communities they […]
2021
Friends of Starling Hall
FAYETTE — Exciting News Building news – Maine Cabin Masters have completed replacing the rotted sills. The Friends of Starling Hall (FOSH) are very grateful for their excellent price and quick work. Save the following June 2021 dates June 5 — Annual Plant Sale at Starling Hall – 9 a.m. to-1 p.m. at 2769 Main […]
United Way adds five board members
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area recently added five new members to its board of directors. Dr. Erika Schumacher obtained her medical degree from the Larner UVM School of Medicine in 2008 and completed residency at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital in June of 2011. She subsequently directed the Yale Pediatric Refugee Clinic for […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — At the North Livermore Baptist Church April 25 service, the congregation was welcomed in by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Call to Worship was read and the Invocation/Lord’s Prayer was recited. The hymns that were sung was “Standing on the Promises”, “Trust and Obey”, “We are […]
MaineHealth offers options for COVID vaccinations
Those seeking a vaccination will be able to schedule an appointment at the time they register online, and some locations plan to offer a walk-in option as well.
Degree prepares students as Extended Reality Professionals
BANGOR — Husson University announced today that its Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new degree program for students interested in careers that specialize in the design, programming, and technology associated with virtual and augmented reality applications. Known as the Bachelor of Science in extended reality (XR), this new degree program will enroll […]
Conservation district seeks board members
REGION — Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is currently seeking farmers, foresters, wildlife specialists, ecologists, conservation enthusiasts, and community members of both Androscoggin and Sagadahoc county to attend board meetings and join our board of supervisors. Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (AVSWCD), founded in 1947, is a non-profit organization cooperating with […]
Neurologist can offer second opinion on spinal stenosis plan
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female with spinal stenosis and have been treated by a pain management doctor over the course of several years. My pain is from my neck down to my lower back and radiates to my legs. The pain is constantly moving from one place to another and sometimes everywhere […]
Livermore Public Library
LIVERMORE — Livermore Library will be expanding their hours. According to Librarian Amanda Barton, beginning June 5, 2021 the Library will now be open on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This will give working patrons, who can’t make the open hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-6 p.m.) the opportunity to visit and allow […]
Virgo: Keep things in perspective and ask pertinent questions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 40; Penelope Cruz, 47; Jay Leno, 71; Ann-Margret, 80. Happy Birthday: Moderation, discipline and a simple lifestyle are required if you want to aspire to reach your goals. Stick to schedules, set boundaries and have a strategy in place that can withstand any outside interference you encounter. Being […]