Healthy Living for ME has announced its July workshop schedule. Through its network partners, Healthy Living for ME is able to offer in-person and online workshops statewide. The workshops include programs that help people improve their fitness, help people manage chronic conditions, and provide support and resources for caregivers. “We’re pleased to be able to […]
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SeniorsPlus announces summer office hours
SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced its summer office hours, according to a news release from the agency. Lewiston Office, 8 Falcon Road, hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Those with a specific concern are encouraged to make an […]
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Farmington-based United Way receives national AARP grant
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has announced that out of thousands of applications submitted nationally, it is one of 260 grantees chosen for a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. Through this grant, the chapter will be able to continue to address the challenges of rural transportation by coordinating the Community Rides Program in Rangeley. […]
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UMaine Farmington summer program offered July 17-19
FARMINGTON — The Summer Experience Program at the University of Maine at Farmington will be conducted in two- and three-day sessions Sunday to Tuesday, July 17-19. The program will focus on providing students with engaging field experience opportunities that can jump start their career aspirations, while helping them feel at home on campus. “UMF’s Summer […]
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Mt. Blue High names honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Highest honors Luke Allen, Warren Allen, Rosabelle Armstrong, Jason Bagley, Brittany Bailey, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Stephen Bean, Ashton Beaudoin, Trenton Beaudoin, Lexi Belanger, Grace Bell, Mason Biello, […]
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Anna Maria College names local dean’s list students
PAXTON, Mass. — Anna Maria College recently announced academic honors for three local students named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list. They include Sydney Stebbins of Poland, Raegan Hachey of Winthrop and Tyler Gaouette of Pittsfield. Anna Maria College awards dean’s list recognition to students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate day program in good standing who have attained in […]
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Wayne couple committed to church fundraising
Mike and Sue Faulkner and their dog Sasha, are familiar faces in many Maine businesses. They regularly call on and visit these businesses regarding the Wayne Community Church Auction. In fact many business owners have befriended this committed couple who want to help their churches. The Faulkners have been soliciting donations in Maine for more […]
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Somerville woman receives lifetime achievement award
Diane E. Slason, formerly of Somerville, and now Heritage Nursing Home in Winthrop, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Maine Health Care Association. The ceremony was held June 1 at the Augusta Civic Center. She was recognized for being an accomplished equestrian for more than 75 years. She started riding at age 5, […]
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UMaine Augusta announces spring dean’s list
University of Maine at Augusta has announced the following students were named to its 2022 spring dean’s list. FULL-TIME Androscoggin County Lance Szady of Auburn; Bill Longtin, Lydia Lee, Julian Clements, Ashley Keenan and Angela Cummings, all of Greene; Nicky Sargent of Leeds; Nimo Moussa, Dean Conway, Abdifitah Abdi, Asher Platts, Arianna Mohseni and Alex […]
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Summer Nature Day Camp program set for East Winthrop
EAST WINTHROP — Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed is offering five days of outdoor experiences for children entering grades four through six. The Summer Nature Day Camp program offers sessions, July 25-29 and Aug. 8-12, at the YMCA Camp of Maine on Cobbossee Lake. The camp runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and […]