NORWAY — Did you resolve to read more books in 2024? Join Norway Memorial Library’s ‘Shelf Reflections 2024’, a year-long reading challenge for adults who want to increase their reading; a frequent resolution at the start of each New Year. Reading is a way to learn new things, exercise your brain, and improve focus and […]
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Extension offers backyard maple sugaring workshop
AREA — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an in-person maple syrup production workshop for beginners and enthusiasts interested in making it in their own backyard from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Feb. 3. Participants in the hands-on “Backyard Maple Sugaring” program will first meet from 9-11:30 a.m. at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road; and […]
Dean’s List
Husson BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time students who earn President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List recognition must be enrolled as undergraduate students, carry a […]
Hannaford offers healthy eating, budget meal-planning webinars
SCARBOROUGH – Customers interested in eating healthier and meeting their budget goals in the New Year will have the opportunity to receive free guidance and tips from registered dietitians at Hannaford Supermarkets. Year-round, Hannaford dietitians offer complimentary in-store and online discussions. Many of their January topics – Nutritious Meals on a Budget and Meal Planning […]
Movie Review: ‘Migration’
With the holiday season coming to an end, I can only talk about what “made” a movie like “Migration” a relative hit, as opposed to talking about its future. And that reason is that it was a “compromise” movie for families looking for a way to kill time together during the holiday break. “Wonka,” while […]
Upcoming Death Doula program
To the Editor: I used to be an oncology social worker at the Dempsey Center. Before working at the Center, I remember the days when a diagnosis of Cancer was an unspoken word, especially to the person who has it. ”Don’t tell him… It will scare him…He shouldn’t know he’s going to die, etc. …” […]
Movie Review: ‘Migration’
With the holiday season coming to an end, I can only talk about what “made” a movie like “Migration” a relative hit, as opposed to talking about its future. And that reason is that it was a “compromise” movie for families looking for a way to kill time together during the holiday break. “Wonka,” while […]
President’s List
Husson BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time students who earn President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List recognition must be enrolled as undergraduate students, carry a full-time load of 12 credit […]
MV Rec Basketball League
AREA — Hotel Rumford continued its undefeated season through 2023, bringing in the new year with a victory over Clean Cut Painting (2-3), in their typical ball control, low turnover, defensive style, 71-63 at MVHS. Owen Jones hit for 19 points (4 threes) to direct the winners. Zach New added 14 points and JT Taylor, […]
BAAM at The Gem presents GoldenOak
BETHEL — BAAM at The Gem is welcoming back Maine-based Indie-Soul-Folk band GoldenOak on Thursday, January 20 at 7 p.m. Composer and pianist Ben Cosgrove opens the show at 6 p.m. GoldenOak’s music is rooted in the natural landscape- their songs move like a stream, meandering and weaving in an original yet grounding direction. Fronted […]