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Skeleton Crew to learn about meditation and healing

DEXTER — For centuries, Asian monks have used meditation to relieve suffering and attain enlightenment.

Maine Ombudsman Program and First Lady LePage honor caregiver

AUGUSTA — Brenda Withers, CNA of Greenville and an employee of the Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dover-Foxcroft, recently received the Maine Ombudsman Program 2016 Excellence in Long Term Care Award during a recognition ceremony at the Blaine House.

Care group awards Hibbard’s CNA

AUGUSTA — Patricia Whitman, CNA, of of Greenville and an employee of the Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dover-Foxcroft, recently received the Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) 2016 Celebrating Excellence in Caregiving Award during a recognition ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center.

Morin to present save a life/suicide prevention workshops

The JD Foundation and Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative will be offering workshops across the region in the next few weeks to teach warning signs and what to do if you or someone you know may be feeling suicidal.

Donald and Edith Grant mark 70th anniversary

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Aug.

Free NAMI Basics course for parents

By Beth Ranagan GUILFORD — If you are a parent, foster parent, grandparent or other relative providing primary care to a child up to 18 with an emotional or behavioral disorder, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering the free course, NAMI Basics, that you might find helpful.

Back to School Bike Rodeo Sept. 24

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highland Senior Center, Thriving in Place Collaborative (TIP), Piscataquis Regional YMCA and Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis are collaborating on a Back-to-School Bike Rodeo to be held at the PRYMCA at 48 Park Street on the morning of Saturday, Sept.

‘The Falling Monologues’ slated Saturday afternoon

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Art, like aging, is a universal force with the power to affect everyone.

Helping Hands hosts ‘Paper Tigers’ screening

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Helping Hands with Heart, in partnership with Mayo Regional Hospital, is hosting a free screening of the “Paper Tigers” documentary on Thursday, Sept.

Nutrition Program

Wednesday, Aug.

Actors needed for ‘Falling Monologues’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of Fall Prevention Awareness Week in September, Dr.

SINGING ALONG BY THE BONFIRE

Contributed photo The public is invited to follow the lighted sign to the Smith’s bonfire for a Lee McKusick “Sing” on Wednesday, Aug.

Spirit of America Foundation Tribute goes to Nason

Observer photo/Jeannette HughesCOMMUNITY SERVICE TRIBUTE — Ruth Nason is presented with a Spirit of America Foundation Tribute by Sebec Selectman Sandy Fessenden during the town’s annual meeting on Aug.

JD Foundation to host weekend retreat for women affected by suicide

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The JD Foundation focuses on suicide prevention and healing care through various programs.

Nights of Service open house Aug. 28

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A death in the family affects every member from the oldest to the youngest.

Duplicate bridge results

GUILFORD — The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on Aug.

Meals for Me

Wednesday, Aug.

Meals for Me

Wednesday, Aug.

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