REGION — This year, HealthReach Community Health Centers is happy to announce that it has received Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program recognition across eight of its local healthcare practices. Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 is a program focused on education around obesity and healthy living for primary care practice teams. The program provides materials to support “simple changes for […]
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Online presentation for new woodland owners offered
STATE — Maine Woodland Owners is hosting a presentation geared toward property owners in Maine who are new to managing their woodlands. Maine Forest Service District Forester, Lauren Ouellette, will present “You Have Woods…Now What?” “Ten Important Things for New Woodland Owners” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 4 – 5 p.m. as part of their […]
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Extension online: ‘Nonviolent Communication in the Elementary classroom’
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host, “Teaching from the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Elementary Classroom” an online professional development program from 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 24-26. The program aims to equip educators and elementary school teachers with tools and techniques to foster a compassionate and inclusive classroom environment using nonviolent communication principles. […]
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What I’ve learned
While building a chicken coop, Ioannis Veliotes injured his right hand on a chainsaw, paralyzing two fingers. That’s sad, you may think, but surely a guy with eight good fingers could still raise chickens. And you’d be right. However, poultry wasn’t Veliotes’ primary job. He was a famous rhythm and blues pianist, singer, and band […]
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Movie Review: ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’
Standard disclaimer for any and all “PAW Patrol” media: I am not the target audience for “PAW Patrol.” The target audience for “PAW Patrol” is young children and only young children. This is not a “fun for all ages” property that adults can enjoy as much as kids. At best, adults watching with kids can […]
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SeniorsPlus offers Medicare counseling
AREA — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will offer free, unbiased health insurance counseling during Medicare open enrollment and throughout the year. Open enrollment for Medicare health plans runs from October 15 to December 7, as does the Medicare Part D drug plan open enrollment. Open Enrollment […]
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Denmark Arts Center presents Luke Concannon
DENMARK, ME – On Friday, October 13, at 7 p.m., Luke Concannon performs an evening of original music you won’t want to miss. Luke Concannon has early memories of falling asleep at Irish family parties to the sound of guitars, singing, and dancing. Luke is a folk singer-songwriter with exquisite harmonies. The superstar Ed Sheeran, […]
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Central Maine honors women’s healthcare providers
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is shining the spotlight on its outstanding midwives during National Midwifery Week which is celebrated Oct. 2-9. At CMH, midwives are the primary providers during labor and delivery, with doctors providing critical support for patients in high-risk circumstances. While many associate midwives solely with the birthing process, they are […]
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Oxford Hills Bridge results
On October 6, the Oxford Hills Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place: Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook and Mike True of Auburn; 2nd place: Hazel Glazier of Norway and Marta Clements of Bryant Pond; 3rd place: Nancy Farmer of Norway and Les Buzzell of Auburn; 4th place: Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill […]
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Exploring genres with homeschooled readers
PARIS — Announcing Paris Public Library’s Program for Homeschooled Readers: Encouraging Diverse Readers; Exploring Different Kinds (Genres) of Books for Enjoyment, Grades 3-6. The focus will be on the library skill of exploring/reading different types of books: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Legends, Fantasy, Poetry, Information, and Biography. Format: One genre will be introduced and defined […]