FARMINGTON — Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP, Inc.) has purchased existing office space and an adjacent lot off the Livermore Falls Road (Route 133). The existing building will support the administrative functions of accounting, human resources and case management. A modern, energy efficient training space will be constructed on the adjacent lot. LEAP has committed […]
2021
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Aerial spraying hurts wildlife, humans
To the Editor: LD 125 will help protect our health, the health of Maine’s environment, and the health of our organic farms, while encouraging healthier and more sustainable forestry practices, Aerial spraying of glyphosate and other synthetic herbicides is on the rise in Maine forestry management, despite being contrary to state policy. These herbicides are […]
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Are new symptoms from return of previous tumor or dementia?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother was diagnosed with right frontal lobe meningioma 17 years ago when she was 83 years old. Surgery was successful in that most of it was removed and it was found to be nonmalignant. The doctor told us he couldn’t remove it completely, and that it was a very slow-growing type […]
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‘Like the Willow Tree,’ historical fiction set at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
REGION — Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village presents a special live discussion and audience Q&A with Lois Lowry and Brother Arnold Hadd discussing Lois’ book “Like the Willow Tree,” an historical fiction set at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. The live event will take place via Zoom on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6pm and is open […]
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Wilton Scholarship applications are now available
WILTON — Wilton Scholarship applications are now available at the Wilton Town Office or online at the MBHS School Counseling Office website. All current and former graduates of Mt. Blue High School from Wilton, East Wilton, East Dixfield, Dryden, and Weld are eligible. Please note that the return deadline for seniors this year is April […]
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Opinions should be based on facts, science and honest conversation
To the Editor: Response to Mr. Carter/Lewiston Sun Journal (https://www.sunjournal.com/2021/03/12/tell-the-truth-about-the-corridor/) There are folks in Maine who dislike the Clean Energy Corridor. People are obviously entitled to their opinion on the matter, and Hydro-Québec respects that entirely. The building of infrastructure almost always faces social acceptability challenges. In this context, a thoughtful and healthy conversation is […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Someone will misinterpret what you say if you aren’t articulate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keira Knightley, 36; Keith Diamond, 59; Martin Short, 71; Steven Tyler, 73. Happy Birthday: Make adjustments to the way you work or how you earn your living. Strive for efficiency, and it will buy you time to work on projects that excite you. Put together a schedule focused on health, […]
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Meadow Lanes Bowling Results
WILTON — Wednesday Night Ladies, week of March 17, Teams: Designs by Darlene 143-73, Just One More 137-79, Mines in the Gutter 118-98, Team #4 – 118-98, Bowling Belles 118-98 Games: Lynn Chellis 167, Dalene Tyler 164 Michelle Young 160, Kelly Couture 153, Carol North 147, Kay Seefeldt 134, Jackie Willett 127, Katie Dube 124 […]
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United Way, CA$H still doing taxes
REGION — Tax season is here, and the deadline has been extended (May 17, 2021), unemployment bills have been passed and we’re still dealing with COVID-19 … the good news is, Western Maine CA$H is still taking appointments. The organization has extended it’s ‘season’ as well. Normally we wrap up around the 3rd week of […]
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UMF reopens pool to public April 5
FARMINGTON — The UMF Fitness & Recreation Center is pleased to announce the reopening of the pool on a limited basis, beginning Monday, April 5. “We are so pleased to be able to take this step in beginning to offer use of the FRC pool back to the campus and local community,” said Ben White, […]