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Birds, Backyards, and You – A Webinar Series
BETHEL — Calling all bird enthusiasts. Winter provides ample time to watch the birds visiting our feeders and landscape and to try to figure out what is happening. It also is a great time to listen to a professional bird rehabilitator about what happens when a bird takes you into its confidence. To […]
Bethel Rotary
BETHEL — At this week’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Bethel, we presented an Educational Assistance award to Amelia (aka MJ) Johanson, a 2023 Telstar HS graduate, and a freshman at Gettysburg College, majoring in Music. MJ shared the highlights of her first semester and what she looks most forward to in the […]
Hannaford offers healthy eating, budget meal-planning webinars
STATE — Customers interested in eating healthier and meeting their budget goals in the New Year will have the opportunity to receive free guidance and tips from registered dietitians at Hannaford Supermarkets. Year-round, Hannaford dietitians offer complimentary in-store and online discussions. Many of their January topics – Nutritious Meals on a Budget and Meal Planning […]
January services at First Universalist
WEST PARIS — A good way to welcome the new year is to join with others in community. Please join us on Sundays at 9 a.m., when we explore a wide variety of topics led by a variety of speakers. Refreshments following the service. All are welcome. Music will be provided by guitarist Davy Sturtevant. […]
Lake and climate change Zooms and other events
REGION — The Androscoggin River Watershed Council has a few educational events planned for this winter and spring. Several will be brought to you via Zoom. They are listed below with pertinent information. • Lake Impacts, January 17 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom: Scott Williams, Lake Stewards of Maine and well-known expert in […]
Bethel Rotary
BETHEL — At this week’s meeting, two of our 2023 high school graduates attended to receive scholarship checks that were awarded last May. We learned from Victoria Owings about her first semester at a University in Kahiskstan, where she is studying languages. We also heard from Keaton Chapman, who is attending Hampshire College and is […]
Extension 4-H offers online info session for volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23. ‘Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey’ will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will […]
DHHS urges people to seek out mental health help
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages Maine people to take advantage of the many resources available to support mental health during this holiday season and at the end of a challenging year for many. While the holiday season can be a cheerful time, it can also lead to an […]