How to Stay Invisible by Maggie C. Rudd How to Stay Invisible is a Juvenile Realistic Fiction selection at its best…a page-turner about survival that I found hard to put down. Imagine being a middle schooler and homeless. That is just what Raymond was…utterly alone and homeless. His unstable parents had often said that they […]
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HealthReach receives “Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0” recognition
REGION — This year, HealthReach Community Health Centers is happy to announce that it has received Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program recognition across eight of its local healthcare practices. Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 is a program focused on education around obesity and healthy living for primary care practice teams. The program provides materials to support “simple changes for […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
The cat situation at the shelter is still serious. If you are thinking of adding a feline companion to your home, please consider adopting. Stop by the shelter Friday through Sunday 12-4 to see the wide variety of cats needing homes. We have all ages, colors, sizes, and personalities. We’re starting off today with a […]
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4-H weaving club helps youth get creative
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Weaving SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth interested in learning about the world of fiber and textiles and expanding their creative skills from 4-5 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 26 and Nov. 2,14 and 16. The online club, geared toward ages 9 and up, […]
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Norway Savings Bank promotes three
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of three employees; Ryan Dillingham, Frank Farrell, and Melissa Rock. Ryan Dillingham of Norway has been promoted to Vice President, Information Technology Manager. Ryan started his career at Norway Savings Bank in 2007, as IT Help Desk Support before quickly moving through the […]
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HealthReach gets ‘Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0’ recognition
REGION — This year, HealthReach Community Health Centers is happy to announce that it has received Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program recognition across eight of its local healthcare practices. Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 is a program focused on education around obesity and healthy living for primary care practice teams. The program provides materials to support “simple changes for […]
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Online presentation for new woodland owners offered
STATE — Maine Woodland Owners is hosting a presentation geared toward property owners in Maine who are new to managing their woodlands. Maine Forest Service District Forester, Lauren Ouellette, will present “You Have Woods…Now What?” “Ten Important Things for New Woodland Owners” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 4 – 5 p.m. as part of their […]
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Extension online: ‘Nonviolent Communication in the Elementary classroom’
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host, “Teaching from the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Elementary Classroom” an online professional development program from 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 24-26. The program aims to equip educators and elementary school teachers with tools and techniques to foster a compassionate and inclusive classroom environment using nonviolent communication principles. […]
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What I’ve learned
While building a chicken coop, Ioannis Veliotes injured his right hand on a chainsaw, paralyzing two fingers. That’s sad, you may think, but surely a guy with eight good fingers could still raise chickens. And you’d be right. However, poultry wasn’t Veliotes’ primary job. He was a famous rhythm and blues pianist, singer, and band […]
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Movie Review: ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’
Standard disclaimer for any and all “PAW Patrol” media: I am not the target audience for “PAW Patrol.” The target audience for “PAW Patrol” is young children and only young children. This is not a “fun for all ages” property that adults can enjoy as much as kids. At best, adults watching with kids can […]