The Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department is set to offer weekly programs for homeschool families on the first three Mondays of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting March 6, at 200 Lisbon St. The programs are designed to offer homeschool families the opportunity to have fun and socialize through gaming, crafts and […]
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Curry College recognizes local dean’s list students
MILTON, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Curry College. They are Hannah Phelan of Durham, and Paige Bourgoin and Ariana Vallee, both of Lewiston. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Lewiston-based organization to offer classes, workshops in March
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus plans to offer a mix of classes and workshops in March. Classes are held in person at the organization’s locations: 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston; 284 Main St., Suite 210, in Wilton; and 9 Marston St. in Norway. Classes will be held online or hybrid. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are […]
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Western Maine Audubon to host talk on herons March 8
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans next month to host a free live talk, “Great Blue Herons in Maine,” presented by Danielle D’Auria of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The talk will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the University of Maine Farmington’s Thomas Auditorium, 173 High St. Since 2016, […]
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Leeds resident receives town’s Boston Post Cane
A group gathered recently at Curtis Corner to see Elizabeth Murphy presented with the Boston Post Cane in recognition of her status as Leeds’ oldest citizen. Murphy, 95, was presented with the cane on behalf of the town of Leeds by Selectman Dwight Buckley. A testament of her longevity and loving spirit, her children, grandchildren, […]
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Bethel-based land trust seeks input on national accreditation
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust is applying for renewal of its national accreditation, which it received initially in 2013. A public comment period is now open. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever, according to a news release from […]
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Panel discussion of French experience in Maine set for March 3
The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine and l’Alliance Française du Maine plan to hold an event, “La Francophonie in Maine Qu’est ce que c’est?.” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3. The community panel discussion of the French experience in Maine will take place in Room 170 at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster […]
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Auburn’s campus of Saint Dominic Academy lists honor students
Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus, has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 school year. Principal’s List Grade 11: Rieslynn Bernier, Logan Carey, Connor Cyr, Anna Geyer-Shaheen, Abigail Piotrowski and Kyle Reed. Grade 10: Rohen Brown, Kassidy Cote and Curtis Wheeler. Grade 9: Ellia Dick and Spencer Morgan. Grade 8: Madeline Andrews, […]
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Lewiston’s Saint Dominic Academy recognizes honor students
LEWISTON — Saint Dominic Academy has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honors Grade 3: Addilyn Caskinette, Bellamy Cyr-Guzowski, Emmalyn Little-Fish, Dania Gikundiro, Trevor Guimond, Ael Kajuga, Isabella Lac, Vanessa Lac, Thomas Langan, Frank Montgomery, Gwyneth Nile and Olivia Salzberg. Grade 4: Chris Havyarimana, Jillianna Mason, John Porter and […]
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Lewiston agency to offer art therapy classes for those with dementia
SeniorsPlus launched Opening Minds through Art in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties this month. This program strives to bring joy, art and pride to community members living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Through a series of classes, OMA engages students with dementia in creating free-wheeling art, according to a news release from the agency. OMA classes […]