“Mental health knows no age, gender, sexuality … some people feel it and don’t even know they are feeling it because it isn’t talked about. It is important to talk about it because it can build and build and build until there is a break. Opening up a conversation from the beginning helps it not build.” Kennady Savage, Mt. Blue High School’s Yellow Tulip Project ambassador.
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Wilton, Weld seek answers from CMP
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons will invite CMP representatives to a future meeting to discuss frequent extended outages. Representatives are expected to have the same conversation with the Weld Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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Singers, volunteers needed for community Christmas Dinner
3C Society is looking for volunteers to help with the 5th annual Family Style Christmas Dinner, Dec. 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Choir singers are also needed.
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Wilton to review purchase policy
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons decided Monday, Nov. 4, to review the town’s purchase policy at the suggestion of Chairperson Keith Swett., we did a couple of pretty good-sized purchases,” he said. “At the time, when we were getting all the information, I asked how we were doing with the purchase policy. We never […]
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The compass and canvas of Mt. Blue Campus
FARMINGTON — “This is a problem-solving studio and we can help with whatever the problem is,” said Dan Ryder, director of the Success and Innovation Center at Mt. Blue Campus. “When a student walks through the door I ask, ‘How can I be helpful?’.” The center, also referred to as the SIC, is the result of Ryder and […]
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Gardening program rooted in KES curriculum
Growing Gardeners is a twelve-week program that is divided into spring and fall sessions and covers four themes: gardening, physical activity, cooking and nutrition.
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November 5 polling places, hours
Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Carthage: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Coplin Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Dallas Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Eustis: 8 a.m. to […]
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Phillips town office slated to move, food pantry in limbo
The Phillips Town Office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. It will reopen Tuesday, Nov 12 at its new location, 124 Main St.
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Trunk or Treat in Wilton
WILTON — Wilton Public Safety will once again host Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the annual event, which is held in order to “promote a safe area for families and children to gather,” Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The event allows children […]
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School bus safety: Everyone’s responsibility
FARMINGTON — For school bus drivers in Regional School Unit 9, School Bus Safety Week is a good time to drive home the importance of keeping students safe while on the bus and at bus stops. The district has a fleet of 32 buses, including spares to use if another bus is undergoing maintenance. There […]