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Palermo Foundation receives Bigos donation

Submitted by Connie Bellet PALERMO, ME — The Living Communities Foundation has received a generous donation of $3,000 from Michael Bigos, son of Ted and Jeanne Bigos, of Palermo. Michael Bigos, an attorney living in Auburn, has donated the funds to honor his father and late mother, who were founding members of the foundation, originally […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, February 23, 2023

THOMAS C. HACHEY OAKLAND – Thomas C. Hachey, 65, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, following a hard fight with cancer. Tom was born on December 12, 1957, in Waterville, the son of Lois Hachey and Edward F. Hachey. He was a devoted husband to his wife Jan Hachey, a dad to his children, […]

Local Town Meetings Schedule for 2023

Town meetings 2023 ALBION Municipal Election Friday, March 17, 2 p.m. Besse Building Town meeting Sat., March 18, 10 a.m. Albion Elementary School CHINA Town meeting (election format) Tues., June 13 Use Alder Park entrance FAIRFIELD Mon., May 8 Fairfield Community Center PALERMO Town meeting Fri., March 11, 9:00 a.m. Palermo Consolidated School VASSALBORO Town meeting […]

FOR YOUR HEALTH: Many in primary care want patients to share mental health concerns

Michele Long, CNP, reviews the results of the GeneSight test with her patient (NAPSI)—Nurse practitioner Michele Long has been Beth’s primary care provider for years. So, when Beth started experiencing symptoms of depression, she scheduled an appointment with Michele.  It was the right decision. According to Beth, “Michele made me feel very comfortable talking to […]

Sheepscot Valley Health Center welcomes physician assistant, Brooke Perez

This February, staff at Sheepscot Valley Health Center, are welcoming Brooke Perez, Physician Assistant, to the team. Brooke earned her master’s degree in Physician Assisting from Trevecca Nazarene University of Tennessee. Previously, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medicine from the Eastern Nazarene College of Massachusetts. Brooke draws from a solid background in rural medicine […]

LEGAL NOTICES for Thursday, February 16, 2023

STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT COURT ST., SKOWHEGAN, ME SOMERSET, ss NOTICE TO CREDITORS 18-A MRSA sec. 3-801 The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice February 16, 2023. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within […]

LEGISLATIVE REPORT as of Friday, February 10, 2023

Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 L.D. 313, S.P. 134 An Act to Ensure Consistency in Retirement Plans for Certain Law Enforcement Officers. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec) L.D. 314, S.P. 135 An Act to Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Housing in Maine. […]

Sen. King visits local child care center

U.S. Senator Angus King recently visited The Neighborhood Child Care Center, in Winslow, to observe firsthand how funds from the American Reinvestment Plan Act (ARPA) have benefited child care centers. Meeting with Executive Director Jennifer Lizotte, Senator King spoke about investing in the child care industry stating, “Quality early care and education is critical for […]