The Lewiston Public Library plans to host a four-week yoga series for teens in March. Classes will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 1-22 on the second floor IDEA Lab at the 200 Lisbon St. library. Practice will focus on simple breathing and mindfulness techniques as well as gentle movement, according to a news release […]
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Performers sought for Globalocal event in Norway April 1
NORWAY — Cottage Street Creative Exchange is looking for new and longtime Mainers to perform during a Globalocal evening set for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Capoeira, an art from Brazil and Angola, and music from Quebec are two styles the exchange seeks. The event will celebrate cultures near and far with music, dance, food […]
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Androscoggin educators’ group to hold meeting in Lewiston March 8
The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the Green Ladle at Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave. Speaker Miles Felch from the Bethel Gem Museum will present a slide show of the work and activities conducted at the museum, according to a news release from Elizabeth […]
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Auburn-Lewiston club, Red Cross to hold blood drive March 1
The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary community and the American Red Cross plan to host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. The drive will be held in Common Hall at the United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave. The need for blood is constant; only volunteer donors can fulfill that need […]
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Local Western New England University students make dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England University has named three local students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list. Brianne Dube of Lewiston is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in health studies/pre-occupational therapy. Katherine Tibbetts of Lisbon Falls is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy studies. Ava Cariddi of Gray […]
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Farmington school program to host comedy basketball game March 1
FARMINGTON — The Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program at Mt. Blue High School is scheduled to host the Harlem Tricksters comedy basketball game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the 129 Seamon Road school. The tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at Riverside Florist at […]
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Mt. Blue High School names honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Highest honors Reece Adams, Grace Allen, Madison Allen, Warren Allen, Rosabelle Armstrong, Levi Austin, Jason Bagley, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Nicolo Barbieri, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett and Trenton Beaudoin. Also, Levi […]
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Club names South Paris 8th grader January student of month
The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland has named Kaiah McGarry of South Paris its Regional School Unit 16 student of the month for January. McGarry, an eight grader from Bruce M. Whittier Middle School in Poland, is described by teachers as a kind and humble student who stands out as a […]
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Lewiston library to show film for Black History Month Feb. 28
The City of Lewiston Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office is scheduled to highlight Black History Month with a movie and discussion night Tuesday, Feb. 28. This free, public program is set for 4-7 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library at 200 Lisbon St. Ayat Hamza, a graduate from The University of North […]
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Saint Anselm College recognizes local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Saint Anselm College. Caroline Condon of Brownfield, class of 2023, is a nursing major. Dominique Michaud of Wales, class of 2023, is a biology major. To be eligible, a student must have achieved a grade point average of […]