HARRISON — From Aug. 15–18, more than 20 disabled veterans and their families will come together in Harrison, for a long weekend filled with connection, community, and outdoor adventure. Maine Adaptive’s Veterans No Boundaries (VNB) Summer Camp will take place at a new location this year, Fernwood Cove on Island Pond, offering a classic Maine […]
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All things blueberry in Norway
NORWAY — The First Universalist Church of Norway will host an All Things Blueberry Bake Sale on Saturday, Aug.16, from 9 a.m. to noon or until all baked goods are sold. The sale will be under a canopy in front of the church at 479 Main Street, Norway. The All Things Blueberry Bake Sale […]
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I screen, you screen: Palliative vs. hospice care
Chronic pain can impact our lives in so many ways. Who doesn’t know someone dealing with physical/emotional pain or stress? The truth is that we can all benefit from alternative methods to deal with these issues. But the answer isn’t always in pill form. Our past reliance on opioids for pain relief has taught us to […]
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Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed offers new programs
CDL Bus Driver Training, Ongoing Enrollment $3,000 The CDL Class B class prepares students to meet the Maine BMV Class B school bus driving requirements and consists of online theory instruction and 30 hours of driving instruction to prepare students for the State written and skills exam and the state road test. Offered in OHNAE. […]
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Chair Yoga, free soup and an hour of mindfulness on tap for September at Cancer Resource Center
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine offers a variety of activities that support our mission to embrace anyone affected by cancer in a hopeful and caring community here in Western Maine. Please review our schedule of free, in-person and virtual classes to see if there is something for you. Please call if you have […]
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Otisfield BBQ Aug. 20
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield annual Barbecue is Wednesday evening, Aug. 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Community Hall 292 Route 121. On the menu is Barbecued Chicken thighs and drumsticks, Hot Dogs, Potato salad, Fruit salad, other Assorted salads with Cookies and Ice Cream Sandwiches for dessert. There will be a brief dedication/family presentation in […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Food for Friends Farm finds it’s roots in Newry
Lane Callahan and Devin Aspy are in their second year of farming in “Syskoland”
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF Longfellow Young Writers Camp attracts aspiring young writers from around the world
FARMINGTON — High school students eager to find a writing community where they can feel at home and hone their craft traveled to Farmington recently to join nearly 70 other aspiring young writers at the University of Maine at Farmington’s annual Longfellow Young Writers’ Camp. Since 2010, the week-long creative writing camp has attracted rising […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
SeniorsPlus announces new member, new slate of officers
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, announces the election of a new member to its Board of Directors, as well as a new slate of officers. Joining the Board is Roland Morin of Livermore. Morin is a retired nurse practitioner. He served as a Money […]
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UMPI, UMF establish first-ever YourPace partnership program to meet state workforce needs
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) and the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) are partnering on a first-of-its-kind degree for adult learners starting this fall: a public policy degree offered by UMF and delivered through UMPI’s entirely online, competency-based YourPace program. This innovative YourPace partnership program will provide adult […]