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BEACON HOSPICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Aug 05, 2011 12:00 amBEACON HOSPICE EXCELLENCE AWARD -- Victorian Villa in Canton was recently honored by Beacon Hospice for the end-of-life care they provide for patients. On June 13, the staff of Victorian Villa attended the award ceremony recognizing their professional contributions to care for the terminally ill. The award was received by Mark Jacobs.
Andover Olde Home Days begins Friday
Aug 05, 2011 12:00 amANDOVER -- This area's longest continuous celebration -- Andover Olde Home Days -- will get underway this Friday.
This year's theme is "Main Street Andover" to celebrate all the old time memories of life on Main Street & maybe make some new ones.
The three-day event will actually kickoff Thursday with the judging of the Gardens, which includes the following categories: flowers, veggies, mixed, organic and flower design (container and hangers), and the Violet Swain category (single Genus), as well as new gardens up to three years, established four years or older.
Black Mountain expands race program
Aug 05, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Black Mountain of Maine is excited to announce that it will be expanding its junior alpine race program for the next ski season.
Mark Thibodeau has been hired as the alpine program director. Thibodeau was the race program director at Mt. Abram Ski Resort for the past nine years and was the Leavitt High School coach for 12 years. His team won four state championships, and he was named Maine Coach of the Year in 2002.
New plow truck will cost $120K
Aug 05, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO -- The total cost for the town's new plow truck will be around $120,000.
At the selectmen's meeting on July 26, the board approved approved spending $50,000 to $55,000 with H.P. Fairfield, which includes $21,000 for an airflow, side tip, multi-purpose truck body as well as to get the plow truck rigged by H.P. Fairfield. It was noted that this kind of truck body will provide more of a payload, which will produce a savings in trip costs.
A BUG'S LIFE
Aug 05, 2011 12:00 amA BUG'S LIFE -- Last Thursday, the Rumford Public Library Children's Theatre presented the theatrical performance of "A Bug's Life," based on the Disney/Pixar film production of the same name. The musical-comedy, featuring 38 young actors and actresses, was directed by Susan DeRoehn and Lisa Picard, with Tory Gordon, set director, and Judy O'Neil, costume production. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
Ways to Wellness
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amWell I did it! I lowered my cholesterol 91 points in six months without medication.
I’m still not out of the woods yet, as my overall numbers are 214 and should be below 200. Plus the doctor thought I should lose another 10 pounds.
Five stress relievers for the bride and groom-to-be
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amWhether you're usually a pretty laid back person or very excitable, planning for that big day is sure to push anyone to their limits.
Try these great ideas to have fun and relieve stress at the same time. You can make it a group event or something you and your mate spend time bonding with one another over.
Remember to relax and have fun!
Pinata PartyBrainstorming meeting about old Peru school
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amPERU -- The Peru Elementary School Building Committee will hold a public meeting at the old Peru Elementary School at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
The purpose of the meeting is to brainstorm fundraising ideas that will enable the building to support itself financially. The PES Building Committee has existed in one form or another since before the building ceased operation as a school and has examined a number of options for generating income.
Six more months on moratorium
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Following a hour-long public hearing and continued discussion during the regular meeting, selectmen Thursday voted unanimously to extend the current moratorium on wind power projects another 180 days.
The new moratorium will begin today, when the current moratorium expires.
Buccina said he felt the board is educated enough this subject matter and now know what needs to be done to develop a third proposed ordinance. "As a board, we can connect where we disagreed in the past."
Massage therapy now at Tah-Dah
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO- Jennifer Wing, LMT of Peru has opened up shop in the long-standing Mexico business of Tah-dah owned by Tammy Burgess.
“My ultimate goal is to provide physical and emotional wellness to the people in the area,” noted Wing. “With the relaxing space in the shop, clients will feel at ease and will be able to enjoy their time.”
Wing offers the basic Swedish massage, as well as myofascial, deep tissue and hot stone treatments.
