Often, we have long-term resident cats or dogs who need a particular type of household, or those who don’t stand out much to humans – like our Solone. A good Samaritan found Solone in their yard with her kittens, and she wasn’t very friendly, which led us to believe she had been living outside for […]
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Movie Review: ‘Wicked’
It was in the spring of 2004 that I first saw Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth perform the showstopping “Defying Gravity” from the Broadway blockbuster “Wicked” at the Tony Awards. Since that moment was over 20 years ago, it means that I have waited literal decades for a big-screen version of “Wicked.” I’ve more than […]
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Bring joy with Cards of Kindness
STATE — The Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) invites community members to join the Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign, a heartfelt initiative to brighten the holiday season for older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living communities throughout Augusta. This campaign provides an opportunity to share messages of love, encouragement, and festive cheer with […]
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TMS Girls’ Basketball
BETHEL — The Telstar Middle School Girls varsity Basketball team played its second game of the season on November 20 against Monmouth. The game was very similar to the Rebels’ first game of the year as they were behind for the first three quarters, and ended up with a big fourth quarter (15 pts.), winning […]
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Clergy Collective: A Time of Reflection
OHACA (Oxford Hills Area Clergy Association) is a multi-faith group of clergy located in Oxford Hills. They come together once a month to examine mission needs, provide shared worship, and give mutual support. Several years ago, my spouse bought me a lamp that emits light similar to what is found in our natural world. My […]
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The Inspirations of the Nativity
To the Editor: When we contemplate that the divine Christ Child came to earth to become one of us tells us by this humility God wants to share in our humanity without wanting any worldly praise. He was born in the most humble setting, coming to earth amongst barn animals and only having a feeding […]
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Bring joy with Cards of Kindness
STATE — The Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) invites community members to join the Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign, a heartfelt initiative to brighten the holiday season for older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living communities throughout Augusta. This campaign provides an opportunity to share messages of love, encouragement, and festive cheer with […]
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High school guitar competition opens
MECHANIC FALLS — Call for contestants! The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce its 4th Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students, grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2025, to be […]
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Cardiothoracic anesthesiologist joins CMMC
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare is pleased to introduce Nicholas Knowland, MD. Dr. Knowland is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist who will be treating patients at CMMC, spending most of his time in the operating room. Dr. Knowland has deep Maine ties, having grown up in South Portland. He graduated from McGill University in Montreal. He […]
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News You can Use – Winter isolation
The colorful fall leaves are long gone, and the shorter days of December have arrived with the promise of starry nights and maybe a hint of snow. There is a feeling of expectation in the air as we hurry along thinking of the upcoming holidays. Perhaps it is my northern Scottish heritage, but I just […]