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What to know about mold and mildew

For your family’s health and your home’s structural integrity, don’t let mold grow. (NAPSI) — If you’re like a lot of homeowners, your domicile is in danger from an insidious, invisible growth—mold—and you don’t even know it. That’s because for many people, mold conjures up images of smelly, green and black growth that can cause […]

What’s your backyard personality?

(NAPSI) — Backyarding, the trend to move many indoor activities outdoors, is now a permanent way of life. During the pandemic, learning to work, entertain, vacation, work out and more right in one’s own backyard, became a necessity—and people are learning it’s often a better way to live. According to the TurfMutt Foundation, identifying your […]

Be cool and save money

A few simple steps can help you and your family be more comfortable at home for less money. (NAPSI) — Many Americans may be surprised to learn that almost half their utility bill goes toward heating and cooling their home. Fortunately, the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program offers resources to help you beat the heat—all […]

What to ask when hiring a contractor

Asking the right questions of potential contractors can help you feel sure they’ll do the job right. (NAPSI)—With record-high real estate prices, a growing number of homeowners are remodeling or renovating their existing homes rather than buying new. Increased demand and continued supply chain issues, however, have led to delays in getting quotes, uncertainties in […]

Pointers on purchasing a zero-turn mower

A few simple steps to find the right mower for you. (NAPSI)—More time spent at home is prompting homeowners across America to improve their property’s curb appeal. With an increased focus on their yards, many individuals are looking to upgrade their old lawn mowers to something newer and equipped with more features. Zero-turn mowers, for […]

Chamber names customer service specialist

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce located in Waterville, Maine, welcomes Katelyn Hood as its new customer service specialist. Katelyn has been named to the position, replacing Patricia Michaud, who retired following nearly eight years with the Chamber. Hood had served in various accounting, payroll, banking, and human resources positions in the area. Her most recent position […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, April 28, 2022

ROGER CLIFFORD BENTON – Roger “Babe” Clifford, 95, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. Roger was born on November 17, 1926, in Benton to Harold and Marguerite (Stinchfield) Clifford. He graduated from Lawrence High School, inFairfield, in 1945. On June 5, 1952, he married Gloria Hunter at the First Baptist Church, in Fairfield. She […]

WATERVILLE: New president named at Inland Hospital

Northern Light Health has announced that Tricia Mercer will become the next president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood. In this role, Mercer will also serve as a Northern Light senior vice president. She will succeed Terri Vieira, who retired earlier this month. Tim Dentry, Northern Light Health’s president and […]