AUGUSTA — Homeschoolers of Maine 2023 Convention: Families Helping Families — Together With HOME is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Augusta Armory at 179 Western Ave. The convention will feature keynote speaker Peggy Ployhar. To register, visit homeschoolersofmaine.org. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Lewiston Bridge Club recognizes players
Lewiston Bridge Club met April 4. Tom Goodwin of Lewiston placed first. Tied for second and third were Mike Reynolds of Boothbay Harbor and Mike Quinn of Otisfield. Coming in a close fourth was Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston. Bob Fakherty, a new player from Lewiston, placed first April 11. Paul Clement from New Gloucester placed […]
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Auburn senior citizens group to hold flea market May 6
AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens are selling tables for the group’s flea market, set for Saturday, May 6, in the Senior Community Center in Pettengill Park. Crafters are not sought. Tables cost $10 each. Setup will be from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, May 5. The sale will be the following day from […]
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Bicycle-fixing workshop set for Mt. Vernon, Readfield May 1
A Fix-A-Bike Workshop is scheduled to be held in both Mt. Vernon and Readfield Monday, May 1. The event is for those curious about bicycle mechanics, looking to maintain their bike or conduct long-overdue care, and perform a roadside repair. The two-hour hands-on workshop is open to teens and adults. They are asked to bring […]
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Dean College recognizes 2 Winthrop students
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Two Dean College students from Winthrop have been inducted into the spring 2023 honor societies. Madeline Fenlason was inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society. Matthew Fenlason was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Lewiston man helps students navigate career, college options
People in Androscoggin and Oxford counties in need of career and college planning can contact Frank Spurr, Career Navigator, for free assistance. Spurr, who resides in Lewiston, is one of eight career advancement navigators and college and career success coordinators working throughout the state for the Maine Department of Education, according to a news release […]
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Lewiston Adult Education recognizes 5 construction students
Lewiston Adult Education honored construction students in a March 27 graduation ceremony at the Adult Learning Center at Longley School in Lewiston. Students who participated in the four-week course received certification in OSHA-10 for construction traits and in TM3 (tools, math, measurements and materials. Local contractors, including Hahnel Brothers Company and St. Laurent and Sons, […]
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Auburn presentation to focus on addiction April 20
In collaboration with the Auburn Public Library, Senior College In the Community plans to host Dr. Charles W. Plummer at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in the Androscoggin Room at the 49 Spring St. library. Plummer, of Lewiston/Auburn area, will address many aspects of addiction, and how it affects the human brain. Addiction is a […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on sustainability April 19
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Field Philosophy as Engaged Research: Practice, History and Theory,” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. The talk will be held both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on […]
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Farmington Falls Fire Co. seeks yard sale donations
Proceeds help maintain Philbrick Park, and sponsor Hawks Majors and Minors baseball teams.