FARMINGTON — Moose burgers and a moose-calling contest are highlights of the Wild Game Dinner served Saturday, Jan. 20, at Tuck’s Ale House on Main Street. “We need a break from the cold and to have some fun,” Tom Saviello, head cook, said. The event, from 3 to 6 p.m., will benefit Life Enrichment Advancing People, […]
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LEAP facing financial cliff, exec says
FARMINGTON — A local, private nonprofit devoted to supporting people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities in western and central Maine is headed for a financial cliff, its executive director said. Darryl Wood, who heads Life Enrichment Advancing People said, “Unable to pay employees a living wage, the coming overtime rule and potential minimum wage increase would exacerbate […]
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LEAP celebrates 35 years of service
WILTON — Life Enrichment Advancing People, or LEAP, celebrated its 35th year Thursday with a gathering at Calzolaio’s Pasta Co. “A lot has changed in 35 years, but one thing remains the same,” Executive Director Darryl Wood said. “Individuals with significant functional disabilities are born in our communities, and some of them need help outside […]
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Garden plots available in LEAP’s Stone Soup Gardens
FARMINGTON — Stone Soup Gardens is offering small garden plots for free to community members interested in growing their own produce. As part of their wellness program, Life Enrichment Advancing People Inc. has developed a garden area called Stone Soup Gardens on the Oliver House property off the Farmington Falls Road. There’s not only garden […]
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New board members announced
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network President Rebecca Arsenault announces the appointment of four new community members to the FCHN/Franklin Memorial Hospital board of directors. They are John Bogar of Farmington, Michael Cormier of Wilton, Christine Tropeano of Farmington and Darryl Wood of New Sharon. Bogar is the president of the Kyes Insurance Agency, chairman […]