LEWISTON — A Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) nurse is the recipient of the DAISY Award, an international honor that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care nurses give daily. Brad Chicoine is a registered nurse in CMMC’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Brad was nominated by fellow team member Jessica Dagneau, system […]
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Free website development courses for businesses
STATE — New Ventures Maine is offering an online class this fall, Build Your Business Website, designed to empower small business owners to create a website that fits their business model. The class will be free for participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine. Build Your Business […]
Concert announced at North Paris Homestead
WEST PARIS — North Paris Homestead, LLC invites you to join us for a concert featuring Cynthia MacLeod and Gordon Belsher. Cynthia MacLeod is one of Prince Edward Island’s finest ambassadors of traditional music, with a distinct style of fiddling that embraces both her local roots and her ancestral connection to the Scottish highlands. Since […]
Lights Out Gallery hosts Norway block party
NORWAY — On September 14, join the Norway community on one of the last weekends of summer as Lights Out Gallery throws a yellow block party! Celebrating three art shows opening their doors within walking distance of each other, Lights Out Gallery is hosting a pig roast at the local Wook Nook bar for everyone […]
A win for all of us
To the Editor: On November 5, I will cast my vote for Bruce Bryant for District 19 State Senator. If you know Bruce, as so very many people in Western Maine do, you know he was born and raised here and stayed on to work and raise his family. Bruce knows his way around the […]
Community Conversations: Shedding light on Substance Use Disorder
NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library joins communities nationwide in celebrating National Recovery Month in September 2024 with programs to increase public awareness of and action around substance use disorder. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) says that with treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Support can […]
This ‘n That
Seminar BETHEL — There will be a Prophecies of Hope Bible Seminar on Sept. 5, 8, 10, 12 & 15, all at 5:30 p.m. at the white tent near the Bethel cemetery on Rte 26 in Bethel. There will be a free children’s program, prizes, and a bible give-away. To register or for more information, […]
SeniorsPlus announces September classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in September. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
CMMC ICU nurse receives international award
LEWISTON — A Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) nurse is the recipient of the DAISY Award, an international honor that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care nurses give daily. Brad Chicoine is a registered nurse in CMMC’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Brad was nominated by fellow team member Jessica Dagneau, system […]
Community Children’s Theater holding registration
NORWAY — Community Children’s Theater at the Second Congregational Church in Norway is putting on a show. Children and youth, ages 7-12 are invited to register for Community Children’s Theatre. Registration will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, in the music room of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main […]