Plymouth State PLYMOUTH, NH — 915 students have been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, including Megan Cox of Bethel, Lucas Johanson of Greenwood, and Sophie Miller of Waterford. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.70 or better […]
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Oncologists join team at CMMC
LEWISTON — Two physicians from New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) will begin treating patients at the Cancer Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), which is part of Central Maine Healthcare (CMH). Late last year, Central Maine Healthcare entered into a strategic co-management agreement with NECS, a leading provider of oncology services in the […]
Local artist supports SMH Food Pantry
NORWAY — Paris community member and folk artist, Linda Richardson, recently presented Stephens Memorial Hospital Food Pantry with a gift of $1,200 to benefit the MaineHealth Food Pantry at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Recognizing holidays can be especially tough for many families in our community, Linda Richardson wanted to make a difference. With leftover barnboard pieces […]
Student awards program focuses on volunteer service
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has created a new student awards program with a focus on exceptional volunteer contributions. Students at Lake Region High School are encouraged to apply for these Awards for Volunteer Service. Beginning with this academic year 2023-24, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will award one member of the […]
Options for environmental ed, active citizenship?
To the Editor: As a community, there is great support for the school district. Telstar High School has developed individual pathways for students to encourage them to pursue their interests. Since we live in such a beautiful area, naturally, many of those students are passionate about the outdoors and the environment. New classes are being […]
Grief Group to begin new session
NORWAY — The ‘Healing After Loss’ Grief Support Group at The Table will be forming its next Group to begin on January 25 at The Table, 160 Main St, Norway, for anyone who is struggling with grief over a loss of any kind. For this course, the meetings will be held from 2 to 3:30 […]
Grants available to those that serve people of color
STATE — Grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund (BIPOC) are available to organizations that serve people of Native American, Latino, African, Arab, and Asian descent. The BIPOC Fund supports organizations that work to achieve greater equity in Maine by increasing racial equity, addressing health disparities and access, […]
This ‘n That
Supper CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting our annual ‘Let it Snow’ Saturday Night Supper on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 4:30-6 p.m. This month’s dinner will feature Casseroles, Hotdogs, Baked Beans, Salads, and Homemade Desserts! It’s only $12 for adults, and $5 for Children 8 and under. The church […]
Movie Review: ‘Night Swim’
For the first time since the pandemic, January means the release of a terrible horror movie in “Night Swim.” Actually, the pandemic only really affected January horror in 2021. It’s just that with January 2022 bringing us that nifty ‘Scream’ reboot and January 2023 giving the world the instantly-iconic ‘M3GAN,’ I can’t say that the […]
St. Pierre joins NSB as Senior VP, finance officer
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the recent hire of Richard St. Pierre as Senior Vice President and Senior Finance Officer. St. Pierre will work closely with Brian Shibles, who currently serves as the EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, as he prepares for retirement in 2025 after a 23-year career with […]