The National Center for Agricultural Literacy (NCLA) recently launched its Certified Agricultural Literacy Educator program is designed for K-12 educators, through the University of Utah. Performing Artist “Conjuring” Carroll Chapman was awarded a scholarship grant to attend the pilot training, to provide peer reviewed input on the developed curriculum. NCLA promotes agricultural literacy through research, […]
Northern Light Primary Care, in Unity, welcomes Jennifer Fitzpatrick, physician assistant, to their team. Jennifer is welcoming new patients and will be providing routine wellness exams, chronic disease maintenance, acute/sick visits, and in-office procedures. With a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from the University of Southern Maine and a master of medical science […]
Northern Light Health announces that Tricia Costigan has stepped down from her role as president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood, effective immediately. Randy Clark will assume leadership of both organizations in tandem with his role as president of Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Randy is also a senior vice […]
AARP Maine announced recently that North Anson resident, Pamela Partridge, is the winner of the 2024 Andrus Award named in honor of AARP’s founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. The Andrus Award celebrates and honors those who make a difference in the lives of others, and it is the most prestigious and visible award AARP presents […]
by Lauren Panoff When it comes to feeling healthy and refreshed, prioritizing sleep is non-negotiable. But whether it’s falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested in the morning, we all experience challenges from time to time. There are some simple habits most of us know can make it easier to get a good night’s sleep […]
Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is excited to announce that for the first time in its 55-year history, lodging will be available for 50 first-time, full-time students beginning in fall 2025. The KVCC student lodging will be located at the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, a two-mile, five-minute drive from the main campus, located […]
ROBERT T. COBB WATERVILLE – Robert T. Cobb, 86, of Waterville, and Horseheads, New York, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter, on Friday, October 11, 2024, from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. Even while experiencing his symptoms, Bob greeted each day with cheerful exuberance. He lived his life with dignity, honesty, life-long learning, […]
by Galen Lichterfeld We always welcome this time of year for tree work as the days begin to cool and shorten. The season’s shift is felt by trees as well as us. Have you ever wondered what it is that makes deciduous trees change colors and drop their leaves? According to the U.S. Forest Service, […]