Senator Brad Farrin seeks re-election in central Maine

Brad Farrin is a two-term state senator who has dedicated his life to service. After retiring from the United State Air Force, he took his…

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Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union to hold long-delayed grand opening Sept. 10

CANAAN – Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union is having a long-delayed grand opening celebration at its 216 Main St. location from 10 a.m. to 2…

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First-Time homebuyer programs

It can be difficult for first-time homebuyers to come up with the funds for down payment, closing costs, and other related expenses. But did you…

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Somersent County overdose recovery, advocacy events planned for August, September

SKOWHEGAN — Local organizations in Somerset County and around the world are coming together on Wednesday, Aug. 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, to remember those…

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Recovery: A long-term process that needs support

SKOWHEGAN — One in 14 Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder (SUD). There is not one single driving factor that leads to SUD. Some…

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A safe and sober Fourth of July: Tips from Somerset Public Health

SKOWHEGAN – This July 4, as we celebrate America’s independence, Somerset Public Health and the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are…

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Don’t forget to test your home for harmful contaminants

While many of us are taking advantage of the sunshine and beginning to plant our gardens, I expect many folks are contemplating summer home improvement…

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May 31 is World No Tobacco Day

Tobacco causes eight million deaths every year. When evidence was released that smokers were more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19 compared to non-smokers,…

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BUSINESS PROFILE: Blue Vue in Weld offers beauty, bargains

WELD — Nancy Crosby has a varied background – she has a bachelor’s degree from Glen Cove Bible College, a masters in elementary education from…

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Every life is worth saving

PHOTO: David Bilodeau and Sarah Pratt of Tri-County Mental Health Services in Lewiston. (Submitted photo) By Jamie Owens Tri-County Mental Health Services COVID-19 has created…

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