Emergency rental assistance

Sandra Grondin

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September 17, 2021

Emergency rental assistance

To The Editor: The Covid-19 Pandemic has put a financial strain on many Mainers, and for some that means struggling to pay rent and utility costs. On August 26, the US Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary eviction ban that was put in place because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Through […]
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September 17, 2021

Dean’s List

SNHU MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Courtney Webster of Jay and Bryar Smith of Strong on being named to the summer 2021 Dean’s List. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status […]
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September 17, 2021

Red Cross launches sickle cell initiative

PORTLAND — When patients living with sickle cell disease face a sickle cell crisis, blood transfusions can make a lifesaving difference. That’s why the American Red Cross has launched an initiative to grow the number of blood donors who are Black to help patients with sickle cell disease, an enduring and often invisible health disparity in the U.S. […]
Published
September 15, 2021

North Livermore Baptist Church

NO. LIVERMORE — At the North Livermore Baptist Church Sept. 12 service the congregation was welcomed 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 “There is Power in the Blood”, “The Church’s One Foundation”, […]
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September 15, 2021

Speaking for Trees and Visiting Trolls

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” (The Lorax) A couple of weeks ago, our family took the opportunity to visit Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. It was a fabulous day spent chalking up six miles of walking trails and through gardens, weaving in and out […]
Published
September 10, 2021

Energy Matters/Biomass revisited

Our recent column “Is Biomass a Climate Solution?” generated some feedback from members of the biomass industry in Maine. We greatly appreciate feedback, so we would like to respond. To review the column’s content, our main point was that using wood pellets from mature trees in place of oil or gas is not going to […]
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September 10, 2021

Author to offer virtual book reading

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Maine author Spencer Stephens of Belfast will read from his newly published second novel, “Blood Lily,” Thursday, Sept. 23, at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Paperback cost is $17.95 and can be purchased on Amazon and Maine Authors Publishing. Kindle price is $6.82. The book is available for loan at the Carrabassett […]
Published
September 10, 2021

ATV Toy Run Sept 11

FARMINGTON — The Western Maine ATV, Canton Trail Riders and the Brettun’s Wheelers ATV Clubs will sponsor the 25th annual Whistle Stop Trail ATV Toy Run Saturday, Sept 11 rain or shine. Last year’s ride was technically cancelled due to COVID 19, but a shortened ride was held with Lisbon Hardcore Riders donating toys and […]
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September 10, 2021

Farmington Rec wraps up summer programs

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department recently wrapped up its 2021 Summer Programs. This year the Director Matthew Foster, and Assistant Director Jennifer Savage worked to come up with a plan to allow them to reach more children. They knew that the past year was challenging for all, and left children needing some normalcy in […]
Published
September 8, 2021

Spruce Mt. High School fall sports

Varsity Football 09/3/21 7 p.m. vs. Mt. Ararat/Hyde, Spruce Mountain High School 09/10/21 7 p.m. at Dirigo, Dirigo High School 09/17/21 7 p.m. at Yarmouth, Yarmouth High School 09/24/21 7 p.m. vs. Cheverus,Spruce Mountain High School 10/01/21 7 p.m. vs. Gray-New Gloucester 10/08/21 7 p.m. at Mountain Valley, Mountain Valley High School 10/15/21 7 p.m. […]

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