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Agenda set for SAD 28 board meeting Jan. 20: 2021-2022 calendar, labor contracts
Sat, 01/16/2021 - 11:00am

CAMDEN — The agenda has been set for the next SAD 28 school board meeting for Wednesday, Jan. 20. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. and can be livestreamed on YouTube . AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Adjustments to the Agenda 3. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda 4. Minutes a. Approval of the December 16 Special Joint Board Meeting Minutes b. Approval of the December 16 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 5. Nominations (Note: Executive Sessions Possible for...
$2.5 million awarded to support rural health care workforce training
Fri, 01/15/2021 - 6:30pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced Coastal Counties Workforce Inc. of Brunswick will receive a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to deploy a Rural Health Training program in Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, and York Counties. This grant will help train rural health care workers for nursing and pharmacy jobs, according to a news release. “As regions urban and rural alike experience a surge in coronavirus infections, it’s clear that we need...
the present moment of ‘racial reckoning’
Black Studies in 21st Century Higher Education talk with Sanchez, Bracey
Fri, 01/15/2021 - 3:15pm
In honor of Black History Month, the University of Maine Black Student Union and the University of Maine Alumni Association will welcome Dr. Sonia Sanchez and Dr. John Bracey to discuss the importance and impact of Black Studies in 21st century higher education, Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. EST, over Zoom. Register for the free, public event at tinyurl.com/BlackStudies21 . “Black Studies in 21st Century Higher Education” also will be livestreamed on the UMaine Alumni YouTube channel . Sanchez...
having the quality and ability to accept the differences and diversity of others
Thomaston Grammar students recognized for acceptance
Fri, 01/15/2021 - 3:15pm

THOMASTON — On Tuesday, January 12, several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for the attribute of acceptance. Students receiving this award were: Derrick Corson, Gemma Rubino, Emery Sturks, Justin Chen, Karsen Libby, Callie Colson, Rhys Hatch, Lincoln Quint, Austin Haskell, Eleanor Shortall, Lyllian Whitehill, Ruby Carr, Jonathan Holom, Seth Beckett, and Norah Smith. Students were presented with a certificate at a school-wide virtual assembly. Acceptance is a part of our...
trauma and oppression
‘Domestic Violence 101’ talk with Jesse Lucas
Fri, 01/15/2021 - 3:00pm

On Thursday, January 28, at 6 p.m., the Camden Public Library will host New Hope for Women’s Jesse Lucas for an informative online program called “Domestic Violence 101.” The talk will provide an overview of the trauma caused by domestic violence. Lucas will also touch upon oppression and its overlap with domestic violence. Email jpierce@librarycamden.org to request a Zoom link to attend. Jesse Lucas is the prevention educator for New Hope for Women, covering Knox and Waldo Counties. With a...
First Waldo County General Hospital birth of 2021 announced
Fri, 01/15/2021 - 2:45pm

BELFAST — Kymberlee and Caleb Larrabee kicked off the new year with the birth of a baby girl at Waldo County General Hospital. Audree Larrabee, born on January 5, was the first baby delivered at WCGH in 2021. Audree weighed 5 pounds and 11 ounces and measured 19 ½ inches long. “When my sisters and friends delivered their first babies, I didn’t know all the emotions they were experiencing,” Kymberlee said. “Now I do, and I can say it’s just euphoric.” Both Audree and mom are in good health...
RSU 13 board to discuss district strategic plan, chat with legislators in workshop
Fri, 01/15/2021 - 2:15pm

ROCKLAND — The Regional School Unit 13 school board will be holding a virtual workshop Thursday, Jan. 21. The workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m., and no action will be taken. The board will be holding conversations with local state legislators and a discussion on the district’s strategic plan. The workshop can be viewed on Vimeo or YouTube .
Online Winter Horticulture Series begins with Jan Limmen, bulbs, tuberous plants
Thu, 01/14/2021 - 4:15pm

The annual Winter Horticulture series will be hosted by Camden Public Library on Zoom this year, according to Camden Garden Club, in a news release. The five weekly programs are on Tuesdays, beginning January 26, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. and will continue through February 23. The first speaker, Jan Limmen, will cover Bulbs and Tuberous Plants. Please email jpierce@librarycamden.org to request a Zoom link to attend. Dutch born Limmen moved to the U.S. as a young man and worked as a landscaper in the...
Playbook, resources, incentives to complete outdoor physical activity, nutrition challenges
WinterKids 4th annual Winter Games kick off this week
Thu, 01/14/2021 - 3:45pm
WinterKids kicks off the 4th annual Winter Games this week across the state and in New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey, and Canada. In Maine, kids, teachers, and families in nearly 100 communities are participating in the Games. Teachers and families receive a Playbook, resources, and incentives to complete a 4-week series of fun outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenges. There are over 6,000 kids participating this year. “We are thrilled to offer a fun, active way to engage all kids in...
Gov. Mills updates Maine’s vaccine strategy to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 8:00pm

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday updates to Maine’s strategy for distributing its limited allocation of COVID-19 vaccines targeted toward preventing serious illness and saving the lives of Maine people. The Governor, in consultation with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), is dedicating the limited vaccine supply to older Maine residents, beginning with those 70 and older; additional emergency...
Thomaston Grammar School’s fifth grade Outdoor Classroom wins national competition, big prize
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 6:45pm

The Thomaston Grammar School Fifth Grade Common Ground Garden and Outdoor Classroom has won a national competition, taking the grand prize with a package of $5,000. Evergreen Packaging and KidsGardening.org announced the winners of the 2020 Carton 2 Garden award, placing Thomaston Grammar School in first place. The competition challenges students and their teachers to repurpose a minimum of 100 milk and juice cartons into garden related projects. The competition fosters...
Elaine Landry named to Muhlenberg College Fall 2020 Dean's List
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 1:15pm

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania — Elaine Landry, of Thomaston, has been named to the Muhlenberg College Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester. Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement. Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 90 miles west of New York City....
‘When we listen deeply, we can hear the call to slow down’
Dancing Elephant offers half-day meditation retreat via Zoom
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 1:00pm

On Sunday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon, Rachel Nixon will lead a half-day meditation retreat, on Zoom, hosted by The Dancing Elephant. The program is open to the community by donation. Registration is required to receive Zoom link. “Winter is a time of hibernation, a time of stillness and silence,” said Dancing Elephant, in a news release. “When we listen deeply, we can hear the call to slow down and rest.” This half-day retreat is an opportunity to respond to the call, to soften and let go...
try a variety of crazy candy using ‘tasting kits’
The Science of Extreme Candy: A Tasty Learning Event
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:45pm

It’s time to cheat on your New Year’s diet and join the Camden Public Library on Tuesday, Jan, 26, at 6 p.m., for an online program called The Science of Extreme Candy: A Tasty Learning Event. This interactive program on Zoom is open to adults, children, families — anyone with a sweet tooth. Email jpierce@libarycamden.org to register and to receive a link to attend. Participants will learn the science behind some of the wackiest candies that pop, fizz, heat, cool, and cause your mouth to pucker...
Rockland Council votes for McLain building timeline: opponents, proponents ask ‘where would we go?’
Tue, 01/12/2021 - 6:00pm

ROCKLAND – A school board member and an artist-in-residency program are both asking Rockland City Council: ‘Where would we go?’ As Council voted 4 –1 (Mayor Ed Glaser dissenting) Monday, Jan. 11, to authorize the city manager to correspond with RSU 13 to develop a plan and timeline for the transfer of ownership of the McLain School Building to the city, school administration and taxpayer concerns continue to compete with those of potential residents, all as it relates to the building’s best use...
Lifejackets for Lobstermen Project works to get PFDs on every fisherman
Tue, 01/12/2021 - 5:45pm

“I wear a lifejacket for my own safety, of course, and most importantly, I wear it for my family and loved ones. Fishing is important, and so is coming back safely.” Captain Stefanie Alley, Islesford From 2000-2016, the Centers for Disease Control charted 204 commercial fishing fatalities from falls overboard. None of the fishermen recovered were wearing a lifejacket, and 108 of the fishermen’s bodies were never found, according to a report of the Lifejacket Project, which was launched...
Zachary Greeley named to Dean's List at Bob Jones University
Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:45pm

GREENVILLE, South Carolina — Zachary Greeley, a freshman engineering major from Morrill, was among approximately 900 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00 - 3.74 grade point average during the semester. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University provides a regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading. BJU...
Kalen Darney named to President’s List at Dean College
Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:45pm

FRANKLIN, Massachusetts — Kalen Darney, of Thomaston, has been named to the Fall 2020 President’s List at Dean College. The President’s List recognizes full-time students who’ve earned a 4.0 grade point average, and completed at least 75% of attempted credits. Darney is a 2019 graduate of Watershed School, in Camden.
Got GERD?
Tue, 01/12/2021 - 10:00am
You’ve just finished a great meal and are enjoying an after dinner coffee or brandy. You’re feeling quite satisfied and then … a sudden burning sensation in your chest begins to change that glow of contentment. In fact, you are now running to the counter for your antacids. As you sit down on the sofa chewing thoughtfully on your TUMS, that burning sensation is increasing and your chest is beginning to feel tight. And tighter. Are you having a heart attack? And, then a bit of very sour fluid...
Saturday Tai Chi at Thomaston Public Library
Mon, 01/11/2021 - 4:00pm

THOMASTON — Daniel Saucier will be leading a Tai Chi group on Saturdays, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., in the gym of the Academy Building (downstairs from the Thomaston Public Library). The group will be limited to 8 to allow for social distancing, and there is no charge. Face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required. “Whether you are new to Tai Chi or experienced in this graceful form of exercise, you are welcome to join!” said the Library, in a news release. Contact Thomaston Public Library...
learn about Crop Tree Release projects at Hidden Valley
Forest walk at Hidden Valley Nature Center
Mon, 01/11/2021 - 3:45pm

JEFFERSON — Anyone interested in local forestry is invited to attend a Forest Walk on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 12 - 2 p.m., at Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC). Walk hosts include HVNC Forester Barrie Brusila, HVNC Co-Founder Tracy Moskovitz, and Midcoast Conservancy Forestry and Lands Manager Tim Libby; participants will join them for a walk during which the hosts will explain the Crop Tree Release projects at Hidden Valley and how they relate to forest health, wildlife...
finish the course with keen awareness of how to evaluate practices and equipment for safety
Registration open for April Chainsaw Safety: Level 1 Course
Mon, 01/11/2021 - 3:45pm

JEFFERSON — Join Midcoast Conservancy, April 17 and 18, for this one-and-a-half day course designed for beginners at Hidden Valley Nature Center, in Jefferson. Most participants have little or no experience with a chainsaw, though this course is also an effective refresher for more experienced individuals who have developed some bad habits with a saw. This is the gateway course to learning more advanced practices, according to the Conservancy, in a news release. The focus of this course is...
Corinna Whitehill started the service while working for Mid-Coast Connector
Corie’s Rides helps community with personal taxi service
Mon, 01/11/2021 - 10:45am

WARREN—It’s been just over a year that Corinna Whitehill started her personal cab company called Corie’s Rides. It’s a service that has been fundamental to the Midcoast community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic when people are at risk of losing their homes and their cars. Whitehill got her start in the driving business as the owner and a driver for Mid-Coast Connector, a MaineCare non-emergency transportation broker. It’s a service she still operates, along with eight cars and drivers...
Shah: ‘matter of time’ before variant strain of COVID-19 is detected in Maine
Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination rate among highest per population in U.S.
Sun, 01/10/2021 - 8:30pm

More people in Maine now have been vaccinated for COVID-19 than have had the virus. About 46,600 Mainers were vaccinated as of Friday , according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. That represents nearly 3.5 percent of the state’s population. At least 3,271 of those vaccinated have received their second dose. In comparison, 28,400 Mainers have had confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19, as of Friday. More than 1,100 have been hospitalized and 426 have died. This story...
Mid-Maine Sports Car Club supports Good Shepherd Food Bank
Sun, 01/10/2021 - 8:15pm

The Mid-Maine Sports Car Club has donated $1,500 to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, to be distributed among its member hunger relief organizations. In the past, the club made year-end donations to backpack food programs for school children. This year, however, since the club’s summer and fall events were cancelled due to COVID-19, the treasury was in better shape than normal. Club officers decided, with so many families struggling with the fallout from the pandemic, they should make a more...
2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Teacher of the Year
Want to thank an amazing teacher? Nominate them for Teacher of the Year!
Sun, 01/10/2021 - 3:15pm

AUGUSTA — “Now, more than ever, we need to honor and recognize the great work of Maine teachers!” said Maine Department of Education, in a news release. Nominations are now open for the 2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. “We know that Maine teachers are doing amazing work educating our students, especially through the...
light a flame for peace, hope, and unity
Belfast church to host inauguration-eve ‘Prayer Vigil for the Nation’
Sun, 01/10/2021 - 3:00pm
BELFAST — The First Church in Belfast will be holding a prayer vigil for the nation on the evening before the inauguration of the new President and Vice President, Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris. This will take place in front of the church and will begin as the church clock strikes 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19. “All are invited to come and add their voices, a prayer, poem, or reading, for the health and healing of this United States of America and a blessing for our future,” said First Church, in a...
removing the financial barrier to obtaining a college degree
UMA commits to Pine Tree State Pledge
Sun, 01/10/2021 - 2:45pm

The University of Maine at Augusta is committed to providing affordable access to a university education, and helping students manage the growing costs of a college education, according to UMA, in a news release. Through the Pine Tree State Pledge, eligible students* will not pay any out-of-pocket expenses for tuition and mandatory fees. The program is available to qualified and Pell eligible, first year full-time students and transfer full-time and part-time students. Working adults with some...
Souper Bowl drive aims to feed residents in Rockland, Thomaston, South Thomaston
Fri, 01/08/2021 - 3:00pm
SOUTH THOMASTON — The South Thomaston Lions Club Souper Bowl will be accepting soups and other non-perishable items through January 26. The South Thomaston club is one of many being done by Lions Clubs across Maine, according to the Club, in a news release. Items may be left at the Weskeag Inn, 14 Elm Street, South Thomaston, 596-6676; or call Ed Worthley at 542-2268 to arrange pickup if needed. All food collected by the South Thomaston Club will stay in Rockland, Thomaston and South Thomaston.
learn and apply practical strategies to stay motivated
Free Diabetes prevention, nutrition program via Zoom
Fri, 01/08/2021 - 3:00pm

Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will be offering a free workshop for adults who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or who have pre-diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered beginning Thursday, March 25. Workshop participants will meet weekly, from 3:30 - 4 p.m., on Zoom. The National Diabetes Prevention Program focuses on gradual lifestyle changes and problem solving to reduce a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The...
Soldier Honor Roll in Rockport Village gets revitalized
Fri, 01/08/2021 - 1:45pm

ROCKPORT — A memorial in honor of Rockport soldiers who served their country in U.S. conflicts has been revitalized with new lights, thank to the town’s Parks Committee. The Memorial is located in the park opposite the town’s new public library in Rockport Village. The old lights had deteriorated or been broken, so the Parks Committee installed new lights and wiring, all for $123. The purpose is to honor the veterans and spruce up the public park.
Rockport raises funds for parks with bench program
Fri, 01/08/2021 - 11:45am

The Rockport Parks and Beautification Committee has added two Honorary/Memorial park benches to its fundraising efforts. The benches are the Jackson Park Settees manufactured locally by Weatherend Estate Furniture. A bronze plaque with a message from the donor will be cast by local artist Richard Remsen, of West Rockport, and then affixed to the bench for a period of 10 years. The plaque will consist of three lines – each with a maximum of 28 characters, with the middle line identifying who or...
Agenda set for RSU 20 board meeting: Q3 schedule proposal, COVID-19 school testing
Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:30am

SEARSPORT — The agenda for the next RSU 20 school board meeting has been set with the meeting set for Jan. 12. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., remotely and in-person, at the SDMHS cafetorium. Agenda 1. Call to order 2. Agenda adjustments 3. Accept board meeting agenda 4. Recognitions 5. Consideration of minutes for Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 regular board meetings 6. Consent Agenda (Minutes) a. Finance - Nov. 10 b. Building, Grounds and Transportation - Nov. 30 c. Policy - Nov. 16 d. Policy -...
Lincolnville school committee calls emergency meeting: extend teacher professional days proposal
Thu, 01/07/2021 - 11:30am

LINCOLNVILLE — The school committee for Lincolnville Central School will be convening an emergency meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. over Zoom. For Zoom link, contact Wendy Tricomi at wendy.tricomi@fivetowns.net or (207) 763-3818. Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Vote: Extend Wednesday teacher professional days through February 1, 2021. 4. Adjournment
‘the very notion of solid ground is only an illusion’
Dharma Talk Series talks ‘Groundlessness’ with Robert Schneider
Tue, 01/05/2021 - 5:00pm

On Friday, Jan. 15, from 6 - 8 p.m., Robert Schneider will give a public talk entitled “Groundlessness” via Zoom. The program is part of the Dharma Talk Series hosted by The Dancing Elephant. It is open to the community by donation. Registration is required to receive Zoom link. Have you ever felt like the rug has been pulled out from under you? Join Bobby Schneider for an evening of practice and exploration about identity, groundlessness, and illusion. “Over time, meditation practice reveals...
School committee agenda set for Hope Elementary: budget highlights, negotiations update
Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:45am

HOPE — The school committee agenda has been set for the next Hope Elementary School meeting Monday, Jan. 11. The meeting will be held virtually at 6 p.m. over Zoom. For Zoom link, contact Wendy Tricomi at wendy.tricomi@fivetowns.net or (207) 763-3818. Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Adjustments to the agenda 4. Signing of the Warrants 5. Acceptance/amendment of the minutes of the December 14 regular meeting and the minutes of the December 11 emergency meeting and...
Coastal Senior College opens Winter Term 2021
Mon, 01/04/2021 - 4:00pm

Coastal Senior College is back and ready to welcome seniors in Knox and Lincoln counties to join the newly independent College. “Our transition as an affiliate of the University of Maine System to an independent nonprofit organization is now complete,” said the College, in a news release. “We continue as an active member of the Maine Senior College Network. Although much is new, our mission remains the same: to enrich the lives of our members through the joy of lifelong learning.” You can now...
Agenda set for RSU 13 board meeting Jan. 7
Mon, 01/04/2021 - 3:45pm

ROCKLAND — The agenda for the upcoming RSU 13 school board meeting Thursday, Jan. 7 has been set. The meeting will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. and can be viewed on Vimeo or YouTube . AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Declaration of a Quorum 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Adjustments to the Agenda 6. Public Participation: Comments should be submitted through comments@rsu13.org 7. Consent Agenda A. Approval of the minutes of the meetings...
Agenda set for RSU 40 board meeting: pandemic, audit presentations
Mon, 01/04/2021 - 2:30pm
UNION — The school board agenda for the January meeting of the RSU 40 board has been set with the meeting scheduled for Jan. 7. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the district’s central office and over Google Meet. Agenda I. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Declaration of Quorum C. Note Absences D. Additions/Adjustments to the Agenda II. Presentations COVID-19 - Dr. Cheryl Liechty. M.D., Pen Bay Medical Center, Infectious Disease Specialist 2019-20 Audit – Parker...
New Ventures offers free Website Develop and Design Course for Small Businesses
Mon, 01/04/2021 - 1:00pm

New Ventures Maine is launching an online, on-demand Grow Your Business Online course designed to provide small business owners the tools, skills and mentorship to build a successful digital presence. This course is a partnership with the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) and GoDaddy. Grow Your Business Online will be offered beginning January 12 as an on-demand, online format. For participants who desire a facilitated experience, the course will be offered “live” and online in April...
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Looking back, looking forward
Mon, 01/04/2021 - 11:00am

It was one sold out event after another at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor in 2020 – mind you, last year an audience of 50 equaled a sell out show. It was the year of a pandemic most of us had never lived through before since the last one was in 1918-1919. Opera House Executive Director Cathy Sherrill and the board of directors focused on how the shows would, or could, go on. “In brief, it was certainly not the year we had planned for the Opera House,” said Sherrill. “With artists cancelling...
honoring the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. and the work of all who continue the struggle
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Candlelight Vigil, online reflection planned in Belfast
Sun, 01/03/2021 - 3:00pm
BELFAST — The 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight community gathering will be held this year on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. The community will gather at 4:30 p.m., in Post Office Square, Belfast for a physically distanced candlelight vigil rather than a walk, dedicated to commemoration of past and current struggles for racial justice. Bring candles or flashlights to hold, stand together masked and physically distanced 8-10 feet apart, stretching down both sides of Main Street for an...
‘It’s pretty powerful to be able to watch someone grow, mature, and know you are making a difference in their lives.’
Maine kids waiting for Big Brothers, Big Sisters to be their ‘One to One in 2021’
Sun, 01/03/2021 - 2:45pm

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine (BBBSMM) kicks off the New Year with a recruitment effort to match 30 waiting Littles with adult mentors and train another 70 college and high school students to serve as “Virtual Bigs” to mentor area youth, with hopes of returning to in-person programming this year. The BBBSMM campaign, “One to One in 2021” is part of National Mentoring Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the agency’s current Bigs, and share their stories to help recruit new mentors...
Agenda set for Five Town CSD board meeting: pandemic aid, solar farm updates
Sun, 01/03/2021 - 1:30pm

ROCKPORT — The agenda has been set for the upcoming Five Town CSD school board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 6. The meeting will be held virtually at 7 p.m. and can be viewed on YouTube . AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Adjustments to the Agenda 3. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda 4. Minutes a. Approval of the December 2 Regular Board Meeting Minutes b. Approval of the December 16 Special Joint Board Meeting Minutes 5. Nominations (Note: Executive Sessions...
Opinion: Mary Alice McLean
Pearls, Rubies, and Structures in RSU 71
Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:15pm

This article offers an inside view of organizational structures in Regional School Unit 71. I often refer to the structural organization in RSU 71 as “flat.” By flat, I mean that communication is horizontal and two-way. All voices are valued, and all staff and students have a working team to which they belong. Staff can bring ideas and good news to meetings, as well as questions and problems of practice. Some teams are comprised of grade-level teachers, some organized by subject, and some by...
Atlas Naturopathic Health Center opens in Rockport, offering preventative medicine, treatment
Thu, 12/31/2020 - 12:00pm

ROCKPORT — Atlas Naturopathic Health Center opens January 4, and is now booking in-person and tele-health visits. Atlas Naturopathic Health Center is the area’s newest natural wellness center. Dr. Alison R Maloof, N.D., offers preventative medicine and treatment of a wide variety of illnesses. She applies a holistic approach to treating the root cause of concerns and maps a unique plan using modern and traditional therapies. The practice said it will provide, “healthcare for...
Maine DHHS awards $5.2M in relief grants to 54 health care organizations
Wed, 12/30/2020 - 7:15pm

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday it has awarded $5.2 million in grants to 54 health care organizations that serve residents with MaineCare to help sustain vital health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release. The Maine Health Care Financial Relief Program, announced in November, is modeled on the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development's (DECD) Maine Economic Recovery Grant program. Health care...
delivering fresh produce, dry goods, books, sanitary items, prepared meals
Game Loft expands food program to meet community needs
Wed, 12/30/2020 - 1:15pm

BELFAST — To meet the expanded needs caused by the Covid-19 pandemic the Game Loft/I Know ME has increased its food program. For the past 20 years the Game Loft has provided free meals after school to any young person who came to the Game Loft facility on weekdays or Friday evenings. Since March of this year meals have been provided on a grab-and-go basis seven days a week. In August, Game Loft/I Know ME vans began delivering care packages of fresh produce and dry goods, along with books and...
Event takes place at Belfast Common Dec. 31, at 2 p.m.
Belfast to hold socially distanced New Year’s Eve celebration to ‘turn the page on 2020’
Tue, 12/29/2020 - 11:15am

BELFAST — Want a lift to your spirits, going into the New Year? On December 31, at 2 p.m., sharp, Belfast Parks and Recreation will be providing an hour of free entertainment, provided by local singers and musicians. This will happen on the lower part of the Common, next to Front Street. Front Street will be closed from Commercial Street to Miller Street, so you can just stroll by, stand, or bring your own seating and listen to songs of compassion, promise, hope, and joy. This program lasts...
Agenda set for Lincolnville school committee meeting: laptops usage, solar energy contract
Tue, 12/29/2020 - 9:30am

LINCOLNVILLE — The school committee agenda has been set for the next Lincolnville Central School meeting to be held Monday, Jan. 4. The meeting will be held over Zoom at 6 p.m. For Zoom link, contact Wendy Tricomi at wendy.tricomi@fivetowns.net or (207) 763-3818. Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Adjustments to the agenda 4. Signing of the Warrants 5. Acceptance of the minutes of the December 7 regular meeting minutes; Acceptance of the minutes of the December 10...

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