STATE — The Travis Mills Foundation is proud to announce that it will host Direct Action Response Training, a two-day trauma care course provided by veteran-owned Dark Angel Medical. This essential training is open to the public and will take place February 15-16, 2025, at the Travis Mills Foundation campus located at 1002 Watson Pond […]
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Maine Youth Action & Maine Youth for Climate Justice merge
STATE — After months of thoughtful reflection and dialogue, effective December 31, 2024, Maine Youth Action (MYA) will merge with Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ). All legislative advocacy efforts MYA facilitated will continue under MYCJ. MYA will also maintain its plaintiff status in the lawsuit against the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Additional positions […]
Waterford Worlds Fair public suppers begin
WATERFORD — Dinners will include beverages and homemade desserts. They will be held at North Waterford Church, Irving Green Road in North Waterford, from 5-6:30 p.m. on the following dates: • Jan. 11: Roast Turkey dinner $15 • Feb. 8: Roast Pork dinner $15 • March 8: Boiled dinner $15 • April 12: Chicken Pot […]
Farmers face succession planning challenges with help
STATE — In Maine, senior farmers aged 65 or older operate about 30% of the state’s farms. This farmland will transfer ownership in the next decade in one way or another. As farmers dig into winter and farm planning, many senior farmers are turning for help with succession and transfer planning to the Farm Succession […]
Paris sock project
PARIS — The Paris Public Library is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its home in Market Square. First started in 1885, the limited collection moved among various buildings in Paris for many years. In 1917, the Seneca Club, long-time supporters of the library, began a campaign to construct a permanent location, and on […]
Cabin Fever Reliever at the First Universalist Church of West Paris
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will be hosting Cabin Fever events during the winter months, starting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 1-3 p.m. Come join us for games, puzzles, knitting, etc. Games and puzzles will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments will be available. Jan. […]
4-H launching two virtual workshops
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Virtual Learning is kicking off 2025 with two opportunities in January, a series on climate civic action and a series introducing farm care and basic animal science. This Extension program leads virtual learning opportunities for young people on a variety of topics throughout the year. The Zoom […]
Rotary distributes winter outerwear to schools
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club was pleased to help children in Stevens Brook, Crooked River and Songo Locks Elementary Schools with needed winter outerwear. On Friday, December 13, Rotarians George Klauber and Aaron Hagan delivered new boots, pants, gloves and hats to all three schools where they will be distributed to children […]
AARP announces search for Driver Safety Instructors
STATE — AARP Driver Safety seeks individuals to serve as Smart Driver instructors with the AARP Driver Safety program. Volunteers will help 50-plus drivers be safer, more independent, and more confident behind the wheel by organizing, promoting, and conducting at least three AARP Smart Driver classroom courses a year. The valuable information volunteers share in this […]
Advertiser Democrat Year in Review (Part I)
January John L’Hote, 106 and the newest recipient of Waterford’s Boston Post Cane, is the embodiment of the American Dream, from his upbringing to the chance circumstances that led him to true love and a marriage that lasted 80 years, his service in World War II and a commitment to life-long learning that continues today. […]