The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting a “Raise the Roof!” fundraiser concert Saturday, Nov. 13, to fund a tiny-home initiative that will provide homeless youth with affordable, comfortable housing.
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‘Wait list’ … four letter words for families caring for children with Down Syndrome
REGION — Hurry up and wait could describe life for people caring for family members with Down Syndrome. From initial diagnosis of their intellectual handicap, to education to transition from minor child to adulthood, there are always forms to file in duplicate over time, agency officials in need of repeat information, medical providers to monitor […]
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Harrison bottle, Thanksgiving food drive Saturday
Returnable bottles pay for fuel to keep the food bank’s delivery trucks on the road. Operations manager Sandy Swett reports that the most recent food allotment from the federal government’s emergency food assistance did not include any canned vegetables.
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For veteran of reserves, service is lifetime duty
Randy Jack’s military career could have ended in 1971 with a 4F classification. Then he found a way to serve for 38 years with the Army Reserves and Air National Guard. His dedication continues in retirement with the Ring-McKeen American Legion post 151 in West Paris.
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First child vaccine clinic Nov. 13, pooled testing in all schools
PARIS — With the federal Center for Disease Control endorsing COVID-19 vaccines for children between the ages of five and 11, SAD 17’s Health Services Department will hold its first vaccination clinic this Saturday at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. “We’ll be doing a Pfizer clinic at the high school for all kids ages five […]
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Saco schools, feds reach agreement on student restraint
SACO — An agreement has been reached between the Saco public school district and federal government regarding restraint or seclusion of students with disabilities. The school district recently entered a voluntary agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) “to take steps necessary to ensure students with disabilities receive the free appropriate […]
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The Mitchell Institute names Jared J. Cash president and CEO
PORTLAND — The Mitchell Institute, a Maine non-profit founded by Senator George J. Mitchell with the goal of improving college outcomes for Maine students, has appointed Jared J. Cash as the new president and chief executive officer of the organization effective January 1, 2022. Cash replaces Meg Baxter who announced her plans to retire earlier […]
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Fond of Mt. Will trail
To the Editor: Whenever I go to the dump, my dog and I like to top off the trip with a hike on Mt. Will. And when I’m out there, I often think of Walter Hatch. It’s my understanding that Walter, at the time a member of the Bethel Conservation Commission, built that trail. Presumably, […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Lucius is a sweet, handsome 2-year-old boy, but he’s a bit shy! He would do best in a more relaxed home with someone who will be patient with him and let him settle in at his own pace. He would do well as an only cat or with kitties who are more relaxed. Dogs may […]
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BBB Scam Alert: Beware of Medicare and ACA cons
NATION — The coronavirus pandemic left many Americans unemployed — and uninsured. To give people a chance to sign up for health care coverage, the U.S. federal government has opened Medicare.gov from October 15 – December 7, 2021. Healthcare.gov is open from November 1 to January 15, 2022. Unfortunately, scammers often see open enrollments as […]