September 2023
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Backyard Reflections: The toad (s) in my garden
I was delighted to catch her basking in full sun just seconds before she hid, but this summer has been cool, and because toads are cold-blooded, the sun star’s warmth must have brought welcome relief. When I peered under the step, there she was dressed in buff and brown, patterned with irregular dark markings. By […]
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$1M in funding announced for land trusts
COUNTY — A partnership of five western Maine conservation and recreation non-profits has been awarded $1,000,000 from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) via the 2023 Catalyst Program. Communities between Denmark to Rumford will be seeing improved access, amenities, and opportunities for trail-based recreation at 15 trail systems in Oxford County, including resurfacing trails, improving […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Our cat spaces are still overflowing! We’d like you to meet just a few of the wonderful cats and kittens who are waiting for a home. Melody’s name is very fitting since she often sings beautiful melodies while being petted. She is a very sweet girl, approximately 2 years old, who enjoys attention and having […]
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Bridgton Hospital adds 3D mammography
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital this week cut the ribbon on its new 3D mammography technology that is now available to patients. Bridgton Hospital is the only facility in the Lakes Region to offer 3D breast imaging for women who are undergoing a screening mammogram. Also known as tomosynthesis, 3D mammography is a safe and proven […]
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Bridgton Hospital offering diabetes self-management classes in September
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital will be offering outpatient diabetes self-management classes in September. These classes are designed to give general information about diabetes and help patients manage it. The course also introduces patients to a diabetes support system. The classes are covered by MaineCare, Medicare, and other insurance companies. Participants are encouraged to check coverage […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Our cat spaces are still overflowing! We’d like you to meet just a few of the wonderful cats and kittens who are waiting for a home. Melody’s name is very fitting since she often sings beautiful melodies while being petted. She is a very sweet girl, approximately 2 years old, who enjoys attention and having […]
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Knott’s Harbor, Maine, is Emily Henry’s ‘Happy Place.’ Do you recognize it?
How authors go about creating fictional Maine towns, like the one from Henry’s recent bestselling romance novel.
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Bethel Rotary September event
To the Editor: Rotary is hosting two more events in September and we invite everyone to participate! The Rotary/Mahoosuc Kids Association 5K and 1-mile event is on Sunday, September 17, with the Presenting Sponsor being HealthReach Community Health Centers; T-shirt Sponsor, Blair Industries; and Prize Sponsor, The Glen House. Registration for the 5K and 1 […]
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Animal-Assisted Therapy coming to Bethel
BETHEL — Would you like to experience the benefits of healthcare alongside a four-legged friend? Have you ever wanted to incorporate animals into your mental health and therapy journey? Now is your chance! HealthReach is excited to announce that Denise Thorn, LCSW, CCS, and her trained dog, Tuck, will begin offering Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) at […]