WEST PARIS — A Women’s Writing Circle is scheduled to begin Monday, April 10, at West Paris Public Library. This free series will be held from 6:15-8 p.m. Mondays through May 22 at the 226 Main St. library. This writing experience is designed to help writers overcome resistance, sidestep their inner critic, bring forth their […]
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Mexico-based adult ed to host digital divide conversation April 10
MEXICO — Region 9 Adult & Community Education is scheduled to host a community conversation, titled “Solution Ideas to Close The Digital Divide,” at 5 p.m. Monday, April 10, at its School of Applied Technology building, 377 River Road. Those who attend are asked to enter through the right side entrance of the building, according […]
L-A Triple Crown 5K Series registration open
The series opens with the YMCA Fit Fest on Sunday, June 4.
Retired educators’ association to meet in Lewiston April 12
LEWISTON — The April meeting of the Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Green Ladle at Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave. Marge Clifford and her committee will present the program about the new Androscoggin Historical Society, recently relocated from Auburn to Lewiston. All educators and anyone […]
Norway partners to launch new free Nordic walking program April 19
NORWAY — Western Foothills Land Trust and Stephens Memorial Hospital are launching a free weekly spring Nordic walking program. Scheduled to start Wednesday, April 19, participants can join in on guided walks through the Roberts Farm Preserve, 64 Roberts Road, and on the new Farm-to-Town trails linking Roberts Farm to downtown. Nordic walking is a […]
UMaine Farmington professor to talk about war on Ukraine April 12
FARMINGTON — The War in Ukraine: Origins and Impact will be the subject of a talk by Professor Scott Erb, faculty member in Political Science at the University of Maine at Farmington. The talk is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in C-23 Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, at the lower level on Front Street. […]
Totus Tuus registration open for teens, children
Hundreds of Maine teens and children can participate in a week-long summer Catholic youth program for grades 1-12. Registration is open for Totus Tuus 2023, scheduled to be presented in 10 Maine communities this summer: Houlton (June 18-23), Lewiston (June 18-23), Fort Kent (June 25-30), Jay and Farmington (June 25-30), Caribou (July 9-14), Scarborough (July […]
Monmouth Troop 654 Scouts, leaders climb walls
Seven Scouts and four leaders from Monmouth Troop 654 climbed to new heights literally as they challenged themselves March 19 at EVO Rock and Fitness’ climbing walls in Portland. Scouts reviewed safety requirements and lessons on climbing basics before donning the climbing harness and heading up one of several walls each with varying degrees of […]
UMaine Augusta to co-host job, resource fair April 12
The University of Maine at Augusta, in collaboration with the Maine CareerCenter, is set to host a job and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the Kennebec Savings Bank Lounge, Randall Student Center at the UMA Augusta campus, 46 University Drive. The job fair is free and open to […]
Audubon chapter to host Maine Lakes director in Farmington April 12
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is set to sponsor a live presentation, “The State of Maine’s Lakes and What You Can Do to Help” by Susan Gallo, from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The talk will be held in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Preble Hall, Thomas Auditorium, at 173 High St. Gallo joined […]