Auburn Public Library is set to host a talk about the Androscoggin Valley Soil & Water Conservation District’s new Conservation Landscape Certification program. The talk will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, March 25, in the Androscoggin Community Room at 49 Spring St. This free program is designed to help landowners improve their properties for […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer art-making program for people with dementia
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, is bringing back Opening Minds through Art, a program that strives to bring joy, art and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in the community. Through a series of classes, the program engages people with dementia in creating free-wheeling art. During the six-week […]
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Labyrinth at Trinity Commons to be open during Holy Week
LEWISTON — The labyrinth at Trinity Commons is set to be open to the public twice during Holy Week, the week before Easter. People can attend from 2-4 p.m., on Palm Sunday, March 24, or 4-6 p.m. the following Wednesday, March 27. Trinity is located at 247 Bates St., Quiet music will be playing and […]
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Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church plans Easter services
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church holds worships Sundays at 9 a.m. with Pastor Bo Jackson-Landsperg leading the services on the first and third Sunday at 664 Bolsters Mills Road. The Laity of the church provides the leadership on the second and fourth Sundays. Each Sunday Tony Landsperg and David Seeley provide music. […]
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Wilton’s St. Luke’s Episcopal Church plans Holy Week schedule
WILTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church welcomes people to attend during Holy Week. Distribution of Palms Holy Communion, and a dramatic reading of the Passion is set for 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday, March 24. On Maundy Thursday, March 28, a Mass of the Lord’s Supper is set for 5 p.m. at the church at 59 […]
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Drop-in Center of Auburn holds 1st volunteer recognition, training
AUBURN — The Drop-in Center group gathered in March at the River Valley Community Center. Those in attendance received a T-shirt with the program logo, and shared a meal provided by DaVinci’s. Some training was provided by Greg and Sue Whitney and Kitsie Claxon to support the volunteers. This is a volunteer program which, during […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club names March 12 winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met March 12 after a short hiatus. Pat Quinn of Otisfield and Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill placed first. Tied for the next three places were Joan Quinn of Wilton and Mike Quinn of Otisfield, Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Ron Reynolds of Auburn, and Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston and Les […]
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Fill the Plate Breakfast to honor Lewiston resident for volunteerism
AUBURN — SeniorsPlus, the designated Agency on Aging for Western Maine, is set to hold a breakfast to benefit its Meals on Wheels nutrition program. The Fill the Plate Breakfast is set for 7-9 a.m. Friday, March 22, at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza. The breakfast will honor Lewiston resident Lucy […]
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Vietnam veterans remembrance tribute set for Lewiston March 29
LEWISTON — The Marine Corps League, Central Maine Detachment 810, and the Lewiston/Auburn Veterans Council plan to host a remembrance tribute to Vietnam War/Vietnam era veterans. It will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, March 29, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. Presentation of Vietnam lapel pins will be held followed by refreshments. Those interested […]
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Talk to explore how nature-based recreation connects people to environment
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “From Home, to Homestead, to Woodlot, to Park: Nature-Based Recreation as a Contemporary Link Between Society and the Natural Environment,” at 3 p.m. Monday, March 18. All talks are free and offered both […]