BAR HARBOR — A free online one-hour class aims to focus on financial fundamentals and give participants a tool that shows how to achieve profitability in a few clicks without complex math or troublesome spreadsheets. Four Steps to Unlocking Profits in 2024, presented by College of the Atlantic in collaboration with Profit Decoder, is focused […]
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4-H to offer online info session for aspiring volunteers in January
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. The sessions will run from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16 and 23. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” aims to provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program […]
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Improvements announced at Sweden Food Pantry
The Sweden Food Pantry announces improvements to its facility. The pantry has ordered a half cow over the past two years, all ground meat. The board decided to forego that option because of the availability of beef at a lower cost at Good Shephard Food Bank. An anonymous donor struck a deal with Smith’s Homestead […]
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Medical professionals launch 1,000 Lives Campaign for Maine
PORTLAND — The state’s medical professionals have launched the 1,000 Lives Campaign for Maine, aimed at reducing deaths from opioid drug overdoses by 1,000 during a five-year period beginning Jan. 1. Modeled on the Institute for HealthCare Improvement’s “100,000 Lives Campaign” to address preventable medical errors in hospitals, the campaign is a systematic, clinician-led, collaborative […]
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Norway cancer center receives $4K gift
Staff from the Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation recently presented the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine with a check for $4,400, the proceeds from their annual ticket auction that was held at the end of October. Staff worked all year to procure items for the ticket auction, which has become a popular annual […]
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Auburn church to host On The Edge Ministries speaker Dec. 31
AUBURN — The Rev. Howard Robbins of On The Edge Ministries plans to speak at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at Riverside Baptist Church, 1085 Riverside Drive. Robbins, a Massachusetts native, is president and founder of On The Edge Ministries and was formerly a pastor in New Hampshire, according to a news release from the […]
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Husson University Online celebrates achievements of local students
BANGOR — Husson University Online recently named the following local students to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for Term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year. Christy Parker of Monmouth, president’s list, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Kellsie Shaw of Harrison, dean’s list, Bachelor of Science in business administration. John Wright of Winthrop, president’s list, […]
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SNAPSHOT: Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club carolers
Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club regaled residents of Schooner Estates recently with a rendition of popular Christmas carols. Rotarian Joanne Bollinger, second from right, led the choral group again this year. From left are Tom Shields, Stephanie Gelinas, Gerry Gelinas, Phil Vampatella, Bethel Shields, Laurel Grant, Donald Grant, Bollinger, and Fred Holler. The Lewiston-Auburn […]
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Greene student receives Lasell University recognition award
NEWTON, Mass. — Carlie Leavitt of Greene was selected as the best person to work with in the Fundamentals of Visual Art course, taught at Lasell University for the 2023 fall semester. Recipients of the Collaboration Recognition Award are selected by their peers for exemplifying superior skills in collaboration by sharing ideas and useful information, […]
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Maine State Park First Day Hike set for Jan. 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry invites outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to kick off the new year with fresh air and scenic walks during Maine State Park First Day Hike activities. The department’s Bureau of Parks and Lands has announced guided hikes and a collection of self-led hike resources, ensuring […]