WOODSTOCK — Enock Glidden, a well-known para-athlete, is the keynote speaker for the Third Annual Buck’s Ledge Community Forest Day on Saturday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Born with Spina Bifida, Enock Glidden is a disabled athlete, adventurer, motivational speaker, and an advocate for others with disabilities. A documentary about Enock highlights what can happen […]
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New Ventures offers free classes
STATE — New Ventures Maine is offering free workshops and classes statewide in October in three program areas: career building, starting businesses, and financial education. NVME’s redesigned website provides information about the classes, instructors, and locations, as well as individual coaching and matched savings programs. Upcoming classes include (partial list): Build Your Career · My Next […]
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Lance for House
To the Editor: My name is Payton Hastings. I am a lifelong resident of Maine, as well as a proud resident of Oxford County. Let me tell you a little bit about my friend Michael Lance of Paris. Mike announced his decision to run for House District #79 back toward the beginning of the election […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
We understand the tough decision and heart break that comes with surrendering a beloved pet. Some do not have the option to keep their pet. Oftentimes a cat or dog will come to our shelter when their owner suddenly gets ill or passes. It is not an easy transition for most pets, especially those who […]
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Blessing of animals to take place across Maine
STATE — In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, churches and other locations throughout the Diocese of Portland will hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services in October. Media can attend services statewide. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to […]
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Elton Tribute at St. Kieran Center
BERLIN, NH — St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, along with series sponsors Bryant Funeral Homes and Eversource, are proud to present Tom’s Elton Tribute on Saturday, October 12. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show ($20 in advance/$25.00 at the door) are now available at https://www.stkieranarts.org/series.html, or for more information, please call the Arts […]
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Telstar Middle School Girls’ Soccer
TMS vs Day Mtn, Oct. 2 The Rebels had a good start to their big travel week with a victory against Day Mountain. The final score was 4-0. Hanna Kerns and her defense earned the shutout with some big saves and tough defensive play. The midfielders worked hard on both ends of the field and […]
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Scholarships available to adult learners
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Eligible scholarship recipients will receive a one or two-year certificate or four-year degree at the end of the program and meet one of the following requirements: be over the age of 25, work full time while […]
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Public education, freedom at risk with Project 2025
To the Editor: A public education serves to give all citizens an equitable starting place with open minds and free expression of thought. Support for children with disabilities, and those coming from low-income families have been supported by a robust public education system. Project 2025, the playbook for the next conservative administration, with Donald Trump […]
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Virtual forums to assess transportation access, equity
STATE — The Moving Maine Network – a statewide coalition working to improve transportation access for every person in Maine – is convening Virtual Community Forums & Listening Sessions in mid-October to hear people’s experiences, stories, and concerns about transportation access across our state. The goals of these sessions are to share information about what […]