5 years ago The role of spiritual practices in healing depression and anxiety At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at The Commons at Central Hall, NAMI Piscataquis County will host a video presentation entitled, “Meditation and Prayer: How Spiritual Practices Can Be Powerful Tools to Overcome Depression and Anxiety.”
5 years ago Audiologist Clukey to speak on hearing loss at next Dexter Tea Talks At 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, Chris Clukey, MA, CCC-A, certified audiologist from Dover Audiology, will speak at the Dexter Age-Friendly Tea Talks at Gatherings 4 Maine Street.
5 years ago March at Thompson Free Library This month, from compelling fiction to special programs to wonderful artwork, the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft taps into a wellspring of empathy.
5 years ago Watch those name changes Did you have an ancestor who changed his or her name? This was quite common in the past. If our ancestors didn’t like their given name and preferred a nickname or middle name, they usually didn’t feel the need to legalize a name change in a court of law as we do today. They just went ahead and used whatever they preferred.
5 years ago Group working to bring playground to Penquis Valley School Currently the younger students at Penquis Valley Middle School have little more than a decades-old basketball court and a small area with a pile of dirt and two roads going right by to use for recess but a group of educators, parents and community members are working to change this with a new playground.
5 years ago Hospice takes part in Maine Nonprofit Day Pine Tree Hospice participated in the 17th annual Maine Nonprofit Day at the Statehouse on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Nonprofit Day provides an opportunity for nonprofits and government to assert their commitment to working together in order to creatively, efficiently and effectively serve the people of Maine.
5 years ago Contra Dance Feb. 21 From 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 there will be a Contra Dance at The Commons at Central Hall. This a change, for this month only, from our usual second Fridays.
5 years ago Pine Tree Hospice to thank area caregivers You are invited to attend Pine Tree Hospice’s “It’s All About You” from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Guilford United Methodist Church. All area caregivers will have the opportunity to be pampered through massage therapy, manicures, guided meditation, Reiki and more.
5 years ago Sangerville Public Library news On Feb. 5 the Sangerville Public Library hosted Chewonki's StarLab at Piscataquis Community Elementary School for all fifth-graders. StarLab is a portable, inflatable planetarium that introduces features of the night sky and explains how stars are formed. It also shows us human history with the constellations above, from early mythological characters to modern navigation.
5 years ago Growing Through Grief adult support group Growing Through Grief meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May, from 1-3 p.m. in Dover-Foxcroft.The grief support group, presentation and delicious dessert are free of charge. Participants must pre-register by calling Pine Tree Hospice at 207-564-4346.
5 years ago Join the PCSWCD for a snowshoe event at the Law Farm The first session in this program series is our Snowshoe Adventure at the Law Farm from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. There is a snow day for this event, Saturday, Feb. 22 with the same time and location. Registration is required and open for this fun outdoor program.
5 years ago NAMI Coffee Talk Local NAMI leaders Jane Fairchild, Beth Ranagan and Joe Ranagan presented at the Dover-Foxcroft AARP Coffee Talk on Jan. 28 at Central Hall in Dover-Foxcroft.
5 years ago PRYMCA offers Fit February Challenge February is American Heart Month, and as a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Piscataquis Regional YMCA is offering a Fit February Challenge to help families in Piscataquis County be heart healthy. Participants will receive heart healthy tips and be encouraged to complete a variety of fun and healthy activities to receive entries into prize drawings throughout the month.
5 years ago Pine Tree Hospice Growing Through Grief Growing Through Grief meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May, from 1-3 p.m. in Dover-Foxcroft. The grief support group, presentation and delicious dessert are free of charge. Participants must pre-register by calling Pine Tree Hospice at 207-564-4346.
5 years ago Daughters of the American Revolution surpasses one million members Tisbury Manor Chapter NSDAR, based in Monson, has welcomed 111 members since the chapter began on Nov. 14, 1952. Tisbury Manor is excited to join the National Society in celebrating this milestone by spotlighting members of the chapter through the years.
5 years ago Genealogy resolutions Another year is here and it’s time for genealogists to consider resolutions. Devoting more time to genealogy is a good place to start especially if you have problems finding time for research. One of my first columns dealt with finding time for genealogy. If you’re like me a huge list of tasks prevents you from researching as much as you’d like. The usual suspects are family, volunteerism, offices or committee work. If you’re not finding time for your favorite hobby, then you are likely overwhelmed with no “me” time left over.
5 years ago JD Foundation monthly sessions A Community Connection Day, an event for anyone who wants to get out, enjoy the company of others, have a great homemade lunch and have fun with games, cards and activities throughout the year meets the second Tuesday of the month at the JD Foundation Office, 107 Main Road in Abbot. For more call 207-343-1732.
5 years ago Wassabec Genealogy Chapter meeting Jan. 5 At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5 in the Mayo Regional Hospital conference room, the Wassabec Genealogy Chapter will be holding a business meeting and program. The program will be well known genealogist Nancy Battick who will be discussing how to research probate records and deeds.