ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a series of gardening webinars that will offer information, practical knowledge and insights for gardeners of all levels. The webinars will focus on the backyard growing of food in Maine, including cranberries, blueberries, and potatoes, and will feature expert speakers from UMaine Extension. The first […]
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Backyard Reflections: Squirrels that fly!
During the winter months after the cardinals’ feast at dusk flying squirrels use to materialize like magic gliding through the pines. If the foxes were about, they stayed treed and quite invisible. On fox nights I used to put out more seed and stand at the door with my flashlight until I noticed a slight […]
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Our neighbors do us proud
To the Editor:Thank you to Lee Dassler and Janet Allen who both represented our community to the state and to the nation recently! Snowshoes and the Snowshoe Festival were highlighted on Maine Calling on public radio Saturday, Feb 9, and then, to my delight, Janet Allen, our very own librarian at Oxford Hills Middle School […]
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CMCC offers Fiber Optic Tech training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their 120-hour Fiber Optic Technician Certification. An Information Session will be held on February 20, 2024 at 4 pm. With classes running Monday – Friday from […]
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Children enter oratorical contest
AREA — The Tri-Town Optimist Club, which serves the towns of Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls, held their annual Oratorical Contest on Feb. 13. The topic was “How to Change the World with Optimism”. Teachers Bronson Stinnett and Ell Fanus helped students prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech that was presented to a packed […]
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Dean’s List
Clark WORCESTER, MA — Julia R. Head, of Bethel, was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Founded in […]
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Value of small town life
To the Editor: I have written dozens of letters to the editor over the years. But approximately one of them has ever left the confines of my scrambled brain. I’m full of opinions, just ask my husband. But I’m pretty sure no one is all that interested in reading about them. So, I’ll stick to […]
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Food As Medicine program launched
NORWAY — “I’m excited to be working with community members to make sure they have the quality of life they want, to help them save money, and to live happier, healthier lives,” said Allison Kelly of the new Food As Medicine program offered through Stephens Memorial Hospital. The free program focuses on preventing diabetes and […]