REGION — Since 2015 Brandy Jewell of Skowhegan has volunteered as a local coordinator for international exchange students and host families. In March 2020, the exchange programs had to make difficult decisions on if they wanted to send the International Exchange students back to their home countries or to let them finish their year in […]

  NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome new Registered Nurse graduates: Zachary Bell, Allison Mains, Emily Morrison, India Orino and Grace Stover to the New Graduate RN Program at Stephens Memorial Hospital. The program is a formal 12-week New Graduate Nurse Development Program led by Erin Olmstead, RN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Educator, […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for August. All classes are held virtually or telephonically at this time. Classes are free, unless noted. Please register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center or our Facebook page. CLASSES: Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected […]

WEST PARIS — Due to the Covid 19 virus, the West Paris Historical Society has yet to feel safe enough to hold a meeting this year and by the way things are happening it is doubtful that the hall will be open this year.As time marches on, the Society still has monthly obligations is asking […]

AUBURN — Time to check beneath your sofa cushions. It would appear that a national coin shortage is starting to be felt in this area. At some stores, there are signs on doors announcing the problem outright. “The U.S. is currently experiencing a coin shortage,” according to the sign posted at Lowe’s in Auburn. “Please […]

NORWAY — In response to COVID-19 driven increases in food insecurity and interest in outdoor recreation, the Maine West initiative is challenging people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and the River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local food pantries by completing 300 outdoor adventures. People can now sign up for the Second […]

  GREENWOOD — The Greenwood Farmers’ Market, a year-round market, will resume its every Friday schedule beginning on July 10. Since the winter, the market has been held every other Friday, which was extended beyond the usual transition back to every week. Located at the original Greenwood town hall building on Rt. 26, Locke’s Mills, the […]

NORWAY — Planning is underway for the 2020 Turkey Trot 4 Hope. While each day, we are more hopeful about the COVID-19 situation, safety remains our top priority. What we do know is that the Turkey Trot 4 Hope 2020 will happen in some capacity. The funds raised are critical to our mission and those facing the challenges of […]