STATE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two in-depth horticulture training workshops for Mainers looking to start a career in horticulture or for those wanting to elevate their gardening skills. The two programs, ‘Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training’ and ‘Maine Gardener Training,’ will teach foundational knowledge and skills, offer hands-on experience through […]
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
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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Rumford, Buckfield high school principals say students learning in and out of classrooms
Students from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford and students from Buckfield Junior-Senior High School attended a career day at Sunday River resort in Newry last month.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Property taxes going up in Farmington; new police officer introduced
Former Lewiston officer hired for Farmington police force.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay appoints regular Planning Board member, looking for someone to fill alternate position
Fire Safety and Touch-a-Truck, Pumpkins in the Park and Trunk-or-Treat events are on tap this month.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Look for dementia kits at library
BETHEL — Two dementia kits are now available at Bethel Library for patrons to borrow. Mineral Museums Collection Manager Chrys Snogren, with the support of Executive Director Jessica Siraco, and colleagues Angela Connelly, and Jim Chandler organized the kits after receiving a micro grant with help from Nancy Davis, president of the Age Friendly Community […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Rattlesnakes in Maine: The monster, the myth, the medicine
Rattlesnakes were public enemy number one to early Mainers and paid the price of having a poor reputation.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Chuck Lakin travels to Bethel to talk about green burials
Green burial advocate calls it the ultimate recycling.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Telstar teacher wins money for school supplies
Telstar Middle School Special Education Teacher Dee Robinson won $1,000 from a radio station.