Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center in Jay celebrates its childcare license, $10,000 grant, and prepares for a Sept. 8 grand opening.
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Extension offers late season garden workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Horticulture professional Jennifer Cappello-Ruggiero will lead the session, offering insights on the past growing season, what worked well, and what could be improved. The webinar will cover […]
Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed fall programs offered
Conversational Spanish Tuesdays, Sept. 23 – Oct. 21, 6 – 7 p.m. This live and informal class is designed for those who wish to improve their Spanish communication and comprehension skills. A rudimentary knowledge of Spanish is encouraged. Únete a nosotros! (Join us!) Offered in OHNAE. CPR Certification Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. […]
Fayette panel reviews DHHS warning on Medicaid and SNAP cuts
The Fayette All-Age Friendly Committee heard from Rep. Sharon Frost of Belgrade and reviewed a DHHS report outlining major Medicaid, SNAP, and insurance changes under the new federal law.
What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and things to do
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, August 29, through Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner hosting forum on community schools’ future
The communities of Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner have their own community elementary and secondary schools but belong to Regional School Unit 10, headquartered 30 miles away in Rumford.
Farmington property owners to learn about new valuations Sept. 12
Town officials caution that an increase in a property’s value does not mean a similar increase in taxes on the property.
Young porcupine stands up for itself
As fall marks a milestone for kids going to school, animals in the wild are also ready to engage in their own independence. (Nicole Carter/Staff Writer)
Gilead officials reduce budget by $107,000, ease tax burden
The mill rate has gone down 1.9% from the previous year thanks in part to budget cuts.
Norway salon sends students to school in style
Stylists Tova Millett and Bobbi Fogg donated a Sunday to snipping locks for kids heading back to school in the Oxford Hills region.