NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital recently awarded grants totaling $22,925 to four local non-profit organizations in the communities we serve. The Stephens Grant program supports local non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations to promote and implement sustainable initiatives focused on health and wellness in the Stephens Memorial Hospital service area. The purpose of Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham […]
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Agnes Gray Student opinion
To the Editor: My name is Soran Adams. I’m a sixth grader at Agnes Gray. I heard you were looking for stories about the transition we were forced into. Let me start by saying the Paris Elementary School building is beautiful. Mrs Pollino, my teacher, went out of her way to make sure our classroom […]
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Game warden career info session slated
GRAY — Have you considered becoming a Maine Game Warden and want to learn more about the position, qualifications, and hiring process? Here’s your chance to find out! Meet with current staff and discover how to start down a path towards this challenging and rewarding opportunity in the Maine outdoors. Participants are encouraged to ask […]
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Workshops connect women to construction, forestry
STATE — New Ventures Maine will offer two free, 60-minute online workshops in April that are designed for women to explore high-wage trade careers in Maine. Connecting Women to Construction Careers Online, Thursday, April 4, 6 to 7 p.m. Connecting Women to Forestry Careers Online, Tuesday, April 9, 6 to 7 p.m. Both workshops provide […]
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Maine Woodland Owners event set
STATE — Maine Woodland Owners invites the public to a free online program, ‘Considerations When Searching for Woodlands,’ on Tuesday, March 26, from 5-6 p.m. via Zoom. Joe Hutton, a forester with Prentiss and Carlisle, will present information and answer questions about what to know when considering the purchase of woodlands in Maine. This […]
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NSB announces support of ‘Safe Voices’
AUBURN — For survivors of domestic abuse and violence, asking for help is only the beginning. ‘She just held my hand while I told her everything’ is how one domestic abuse survivor described her initial meeting with a Safe Voices advocate. The survivor and the advocate worked together to find resources that would help her start […]
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Artists wanted for agriculture-focused calendar
STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is looking for artists for its 2025 wall calendar with a submission deadline of May 20. The 2025 calendar, which showcases artwork by Maine-based artists, will celebrate the theme of ‘farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons.’ This annual wall calendar features […]
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What I’ve learned
When I was a boy, I saw an old black-and-white horror movie on TV. I’d not seen this kind of movie before and was emotionally unprepared for what a jolt it would be. A woman was spending the night in a castle. She wakes up in the middle of the night because of a noise. […]
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Artists wanted for agriculture-focused calendar
STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is looking for artists for its 2025 wall calendar with a submission deadline of May 20. The 2025 calendar, which showcases artwork by Maine-based artists, will celebrate the theme of ‘farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons.’ This annual wall calendar features […]