STATE — Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded four capacity-building patient navigation grants, totaling $550,840, to organizations across the state. These three-year grants will develop and support cancer patient navigation programs, assisting patients throughout Maine in navigating their cancer care. It is predicted that 10,700 Maine residents will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Cancer patient […]
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St. Kieran Center: Josee Vachon & Patrick Ross
BERLIN, NH — St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, along with series sponsor Bryant Funeral Homes, Eversource, and Co-Sponsor Kelley Trucking, are proud to present Josee Vachon & Patrick Ross in Concert, on November 3, at 2 p.m., at St. Kieran’s Center for the Arts! Tickets are now available, ($20 in advance/$25 at the […]
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BAAM at The Gem presents Sunny War
BETHEL — Join BAAM at The Gem in welcoming world-renowned singer and guitarist, Sunny War to Bethel on Sunday, November 10 at 7 p.m. It’s no secret that great art comes from the margins. From those who are either pushed to create from inner forces or those who create to show they deserve to be […]
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Questions for SAD 17
To the Editor: After reading the October 24 Advertiser-Democrat article outlining how the Oxford Hills school construction process has played out over the past year, several questions have come to mind. By whom and when was the “major decision” made to include sixth grade in a future middle school? What exactly was the architectural firm […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Dusty is a sweet older dog, recently brought to us through no fault of his own. Dusty is deaf, and because of this, he can be cautious when getting to know new people. He has only lived with adults in the past, and children might be frightening for him. He has lived with cats before […]
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This ‘n That
Fairs MINOT — A Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Minot Corner United Methodist Church, Rt. 121, at the corner of Minot Avenue & Empire Road. There will be homemade baked goods, a candy and fudge table, crafts, Old-fashioned Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and […]
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No Shelf-Control Author Showcase
PARIS — Free to the public, Paris Public Library is hosting the No Shelf-Control Author Showcase at the Deering Memorial Community Center on Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature an opportunity to meet and chat with various Maine authors, who will share morning and afternoon readings. There will […]
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Kids’ Book Review: ‘Big’
BIG By Vashti Harrison BIG is a children’s picture book with 3 major literary awards: National Book Award Finalist, The Caldecott Medal for illustrations, and a Coretta Scott King Honor Award for peace, non-violent social change and brotherhood. Uniquely illustrated by the author in soft shades of pink, purple, gray and brown, BIG has […]
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Local groups asking vets, families to share pictures of military service
The images will be added to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars digital album.
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What I’ve learned
When our daughter was a toddler, she loved being read to. We had a nice collection of picture books and enjoyed reading to her. Something we noticed was that Goodnight Moon would make her cry. After a few pages, tears would well up, and soon she’d begin to sob. For a time, we mixed up […]