Members of the University of Maine at Farmington community recently gathered in the Olsen Student Center to commemorate the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and remember current first responders and their dedication. Kirsten Swan, UMF director of student leadership; Connor Fahey, coordinator of orientation and transition programs; and Enrico Echevarria, multicultural admissions counselor, shared […]
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Free computer literacy workshops to be held in Rumford
Internet Safety, the first workshop, is set for Sept. 19, 20.
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New Gloucester society accepting apple pie orders
The New Gloucester Historical Society is accepting orders for homemade apple pies with apples from Thompson’s Orchard. The cost is $12 each. Advance orders must be placed by contacting Beverly Cadigan at 207-926-3198 or bjtc4ngmhs@gmail.com. Pick up and pay after 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, at the First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, 19 […]
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Waterford fountain flows again after 100 years
Aug. 25 marked a special day in Waterford on the Flat, where a fountain that hasn’t flowed for 100 years was rejuvenated and turned on. Townspeople were invited to throw in a class of water to celebrate the return of the fountain, according to a news release from resident Al Struck. The fountain, now owned […]
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Crafting circle returns to Lewiston library Sept. 20
Lewiston Public Library plans to host a crafting circle at 5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. It returns Sept. 20 in the Jeanne Couture Room at 200 Lisbon St. This is a free event, and no registration is required. People can bring a craft to work on, meet, and learn from like-minded […]
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HealthyMaine Expo to take place Sept. 16, 17 in Portland
PORTLAND — The HealthyMaine Expo, a two-day event dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and a better quality of life for all, is set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. The inaugural event will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at […]
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Department seeks applications for Governor’s Award for Business Excellence
Applications are being accepted by the Department of Economic & Community Development through Friday, Oct. 13.
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Lewiston church to hold Celebration of Mutual Ministry Sept. 17
Trinity Episcopal Church Lewiston plans to recognize its ministry with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Paul St. Germain during the Celebration of Mutual Ministry worship service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at 247 Bates St. The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, will lead the worship and preaching. A […]
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Lewiston league names Sept. 7 cribbage winners
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its Sept. 7 cribbage results. Celia Treworgy and Marilyn Poulin placed first, Ron Cloutier and Bob Cielinski, second; Roger Labbe and Carol Laplante, third; Bert Cloutier and Alan Treworgy, fourth; and Cecile Bussiere and Raymond Beaudoin, fifth. The senior league meets at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, 60 […]
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Elmira College names local Key Award recipients
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College recently announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. Local recipients included Ansley Watson of Lewiston, Lydia White of Bowdoinham, Anya Kowalsky of Topsham, Aleyeh Mussa of Lewiston, Morgan Wilson of Gray, and Natalie Beaudoin of Lewiston. “This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, […]