The Lewiston Public Library plans to host a six-week yoga series for teens beginning in January. Classes will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 15, at the library in the third floor Callahan Hall and 2nd floor IDEA Lab, 200 Lisbon St., on alternating weeks. Practice will focus on simple breathing […]
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Sidney’s Maine Arts Academy opens enrollment for 2023-24
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy, a free public charter school, is accepting registrations for grades 9-12 for the 2023-24 school year. Enrollment is open until Friday, March 31, to any student residing in the state. To complete and submit the enrollment form, visit maineartsacademy.org. If more forms are received than space available, a lottery will […]
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Masses for Pope Benedict XVI set for Lewiston, Caribou, Rumford, Gray
Masses honoring the life and memory of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are planned this week in Lewiston, Caribou, Rumford and Gray. Bishop Robert Deeley will preside at a Mass for the former pope at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress St. in Portland, according to a […]
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Jay veterans group places Wreaths Across America on war memorial
Jay Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3335 post veterans and auxiliary members placed wreaths on Dec. 20 at the Jay War Memorial at Chisholm Square, located at the corner of Jewel Street and Route 4. Because of hazardous walking conditions caused by the prior weekend storm at the planned Holy Cross cemetery location, a decision […]
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Catholic Charities Maine gets SEARCH program recruitment grant
Catholic Charities Maine’s Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope (SEARCH) program has received a $10,000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation. SEARCH connects isolated seniors with community volunteers in Androscoggin, Kennebec, Sagadahoc and Somerset counties, as well as in parts of Penobscot, Franklin, Lincoln, Oxford and Cumberland counties. SEARCH volunteers provide friendly visitation and […]
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Maine businesses get funds for climate smart renewable energy upgrades
USDA Rural Development celebrated Maine Day by announcing a $514,000 investment in renewable energy.
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UMaine researchers test lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens
Scientists at the University of Maine are evaluating if lobster shells can cultivate beneficial microbial communities that ward off soilborne potato pathogens. The novel shell-to-spud combination may connect two cornerstones of Maine’s food system and enhance the state’s circular economy. Potatoes are Maine’s top agricultural commodity, with a value of more than $215 million in […]
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Greater Lovell Land Trust acquires 931 acres
LOVELL — Greater Lovell Land Trust finalized the first of four land purchases scheduled for the next few months. The 931-acre parcel is the largest piece of a project that will conserve over 1,300 acres of forested landscape in Lovell. The complete project will include nearly two miles of frontage on the Kezar River, a […]
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Lewiston club lists Dec. 29 cribbage results
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announces Dec. 29 cribbage results. Ron Maheux and Mike Martin placed first, Nancy Fyke and Ron Cloutier were second, Pauline Quimby and Anita Maheux placed third, Woody Dulac and Ryan Saucier came in fourth, and Bob Cielinski and Pat Belanger placed fifth. Cribbage league play begins at 9 a.m. […]
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Auburn library to host online health, wellness series starting Jan. 10
The Auburn Public Library is set to offer several programs as part of its annual health and wellness series, New Year, New You. Mindfulness Meditation Series will be presented by Tisha Bremner of Inner Light Wellness from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 online via Zoom. In this series, participants will be […]