Articles by Toni Mailloux
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Free flu shots for children on Jan. 30
With the flu reaching epidemic proportions in some areas, Waldo County General Hospital is offering free flu shots to children under 18 years old on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The shots will be given on a first come, first served basis in the Education Center ...
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Waldo County General Hospital scholarship application available
Residents of Waldo County pursuing further education in a healthcare-related field may be eligible for scholarships awarded by Waldo County General Hospital. Awards are made to graduating high school seniors, college undergraduates, and employees pursuing careers in healthcare- related fields, including but not limited to, nursing, laboratory technician, surgical technician, ...
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Gluten-free, dairy-free cooking class to be offered
Want to learn how to cook some delicious gluten-free, dairy-free dishes? Kerri Vacher, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, will share her passion for cooking gluten-free and dairy-free recipes at an adult education class “Eat Well to be Well.” During the classes to be held on Wednesday evenings, Feb. 6 and 13, ...
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Children will benefit from Christmas tree sales
The Belfast Rotary Club is going to be selling Christmas trees for $20 each on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. until the trees are gone (that was 2 p.m. last year). The fresh cut trees were donated to the club by a tree farm in Lincolnville. They will be ...
Hosptial Aid to host Holiday Silver Tea
BELFAST, Maine — The annual Silver Tea, sponsored by the Waldo County General Hospital Aid, will be held 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Alden House Inn owned by Larry Marshall and Rosemarie Cyr, at 63 Church St., a two-story Greek revival style house built in 1840 for Hiram Alden, ...
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Holiday Silver Tea at Alden House Inn
The annual Silver Tea, sponsored by the Waldo County General Hospital Aid, will be held on Wednesday, December 12, from 3-6 p.m. at the Alden House Inn, the home and business of Larry Marshall and Rosemarie Cyr, at 63 Church Street in Belfast. The public is invited to attend and ...
Meet the family who will occupy Habitat’s latest house
SEARSPORT, Maine — Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County will hold an open house at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at its newly constructed home at 84 Old County Road. The open house is also an opportunity to meet Habitat’s partner family for this second home, Damien, Holly, Abigail and ...
Learn to live better with diabetes
BELFAST, Maine – Ruth Charne, who has diabetes, will discuss the challenges of diabetes 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the Waldo County General Hospital Education Center. Her topic will be “Take Control and Live Well with Diabetes.” Charne is a member of A1C Champions, people who have diabetes and have learned ...
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Learn to live better with diabetes
Are you living with diabetes? Would you like to learn more about some of the ways to control your blood sugar? On Monday, November 26, from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M., Ruth Charne, who has diabetes herself, understands the challenges diabetics face and will present a free program entitled, “Take Control ...
Hospital Holiday Fair will benefit its community wellness program
BELFAST, Maine — The 15th annual Holiday Fair sponsored by Waldo County General Hospital will be held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in the hospital Education Center, 118 Northport Ave. The event will feature handmade soaps and lotions, toys, jewelry, textiles, wickless candles, books, white elephant items and baked ...
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Community Thanksgiving Service is Nov. 18
The Greater Belfast Area Ministerium (GBAM) will hold its annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 95 High St., Belfast. Attendees are asked to bring a food item to be donated to the GBAM Food Cupboard housed at the United Methodist ...
Community Thanksgiving Service set for Nov. 18
The Greater Belfast Area Ministerium (GBAM) will hold its annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 95 High St., Belfast. Attendees are asked to bring a food item to be donated to the GBAM Food Cupboard housed at the United Methodist ...
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Sign up for Weight Watchers for less
Weight Watchers is holding a sale. Yes, you read it right. Weight Watchers is holding its first time ever sale. If you sign up for the next 12-week session at Waldo County General Hospital before Wednesday, Nov. 7, the cost is $110 instead of the usual $145. With a minimum ...
Blood drive donors needed
On Friday, October 26, the Waldo County General Hospital Aid will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive at the Masonic Lodge Hall next to the Shrine Club on the corner of Northport Avenue and Wight Street, Belfast, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Giving blood is easy and completely safe. The complete ...
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Blood drive donors Needed
BELFAST, Maine — The Waldo County General Hospital Aid will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive 2-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Masonic Lodge Hall next to the Shrine Club on the corner of Northport Avenue and Wight Street. Giving blood is easy and completely safe. The complete ...
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Interested in having free health and wellness classes in Liberty?
Are you interested in having free health and wellness classes in Liberty? What classes would help you live a healthier life? If you live in Liberty or the surrounding areas, Waldo County General Hospital would welcome your input at a focus group that has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30, ...
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Rotary seeks young professionals for group study exchange in Norway
Once again Rotary District 7790 is seeking applications from interested, active, engaged professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 to participate in a month-long exchange to Norway. The selected team will consist of four to six non-Rotarians from mid-Maine and Quebec who will be led by a Rotarian on ...
Get a free cholesterol and glucose screening
To celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month, Waldo County General Hospital will be offering free cholesterol and glucose screenings from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5; Tuesdays, Nov. 6 and 13; Wednesdays, Nov. 7 and 14; and Thursday, Nov. 15. The screening provides a full lipid profile and glucose ...
Celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month; get a free screening
To celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month, Waldo County General Hospital will be offering free cholesterol and glucose screenings from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5; Tuesdays, Nov. 6 and 13; Wednesdays, Nov. 7 and 14; and Thursday, Nov. 15. The screening provides a full lipid profile and glucose ...
Baby Fair offers bargains and car seat checks
For the second time this year, the Troy Howard Middle School gymnasium will be filled with an indoor sale of new and used children’s items on Saturday, October 6th, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. This year marks the fifth occurrence of a fall Baby Fair. The admission fee of $1 ...
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