WEST PARIS — Although we sometimes we may have to admit, April can feel like a winter month, there are so many signs of spring, not the least of which are the returning birds, and the sounds of resident feathered friends who change their song a bit heralding the season. Is it their music, the […]
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Diversity in children’s literature discussion online
ORONO — Issues of diversity in children’s literature will be the focus of an online panel discussion with authors, illustrators and editors on April 6, hosted by the University of Maine Raymond H. Fogler Library. The free public event, “Mirrors, Windows & Sliding Doors: A Panel Discussion on Diversity in Children’s Literature,” begins at 4 p.m. […]
April offerings at CRCofWM
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, (CRCofWM) located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St, Norway, continues to provide free support and services to anyone impacted by cancer (cancer survivors and caregivers). Those looking for assistance are encouraged to contact Diane Madden, Executive Director by phone (207) 890-0329 […]
Mt. Abram Ski Club’s auction Sat.
GREENWOOD — Join the Mt. Abram Ski Club for a new twist this year. You will be able to bid on your favorite items as you ski the mountain! Visit locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 to place your bids while experiencing all that Mt. Abram has to offer. Winning bids […]
Rotary News
BETHEL — We enjoyed another all-star program at our meeting this week. We have had a quarterly “pandemic panel” where we have updates from a cross section of our communities. Rotarian and Superintendent of Schools, Dave Murphy, gave us an update on how our schools are faring – and it was all good news! […]
MLT hires land steward
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust (MLT) has hired conservation professional Spenser Williams to run its land stewardship programs in the Mahoosuc Region in Maine and New Hampshire. Williams’s past roles as trail designer-builder, naturalist, and Geographic Information Systems specialist will be key as MLT’s conserved land base and recreational use of its lands grow. Within […]
Calling all Maine teens!
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education is pleased to announce a new program for Maine teens. The WAVES (Wilderness Activities and Virtual Engagement for Students) initiative connects teens from throughout the State of Maine and invites all Maine teens to browse our website and join one (or more!) of the WAVES Virtual Communities. Virtual Communities, hosted by current Maine […]
AVH welcomes two ED physicians
BERLIN, NH — Androscoggin Valley Hospital is pleased to welcome two new Emergency Medicine physicians, Stephen Kraunz, MD, and Sarah Ming, MD. Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Kraunz received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2001 and Doctorate in Medicine from Flinders University School of Medicine in Adelaide, Australia, in […]
March offerings at SeniorsPlus
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for March 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Whether you’d like to try an online social or support group, Zoom 101, one of our chronic disease self-management […]
Hannaford begins vaccination effort
SCARBOROUGH — Hannaford Supermarkets will begin COVID-19 vaccination efforts at 35 pharmacies across Maine later this week. “Our stores and pharmacies, located throughout Maine and staffed by experienced health care professionals, are committed to serving as community partners in vaccinating the public,” said Wendy Boynton, RPh, Director of Pharmacy Services at Hannaford. “By working together to […]