The Lewiston Public Library is set to host Hudda Ibrahim, children’s author of “Lula Wants to Wear a Badge” and “What Color is My Hijab?” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Callahan Hall at the 200 Lisbon St. library. The event will include activities to engage children, sambusas and tea and an author talk […]
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Wilton woman named Miss World Ambassador 2022
A panel of judges chose Maine native Valerianne Hinkley as the 2022 (Division) World Ambassador on July 30. The crowning took place at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. The national pageant was livestreamed to thousands of viewers from around the world. Hinkley, 20, of Wilton, is a junior at the University of Maine […]
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LA senior college, Auburn library to offer class on Moroccan City of Fez
The Lewiston Auburn Senior College Community Program, in partnership with the Auburn Public Library, plan to hold a class, “Inside the Medina of Fez, Morocco.” This class is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Auburn Public Library. This and all of the programs in this series are held in the Androscoggin Community Room […]
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Safe Voices to hold fall mixer, awards ceremony Oct. 20 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Safe Voices plans to host its annual Fall Mixer & Awards Ceremony set for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Bates Mill Atrium, 36 Chestnut St. Safe Voices friends and supporters will gather at the atrium to celebrate organizations and individuals who have worked to support survivors of domestic abuse and human […]
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SeniorsPlus to host mini expo Oct. 14 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, in collaboration with the University of New England, is scheduled to hold a mini expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the 8 Falcon Road headquarters of SeniorsPlus. The programming is designed to inspire and educate, while touching on many issues that concern older people and adults with […]
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Farmington-based United Way moves haunt to Livermore Falls
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has renamed its fifth Halloween event Halls of Horror. The event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 at its new location, the Area Youth Sports building, formerly Livermore Falls High School, at 25 Cedar St. in Livermore Falls. This year’s event will be […]
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UMaine Farmington to honor professor emeritus of English Oct. 14
The University of Maine at Farmington English Program plans to honor longtime and recently retired UMF Professor Emeritus of English Daniel P. Gunn with a symposium to commemorate his legacy of educational excellence. The celebration will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center on […]
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Rangeley program receives grant from arts commission
Rangeley Health and Wellness has received a $2,500 grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, for its Help Adult Respite Care program. The Creative Aging Grant supports the collaboration between artists and organizations in developing high quality participatory arts programs for older adults. With […]
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Fundraiser accepting cans, bottles at Auburn, Scarborough sites
In observance of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader plans to participate in Q97.9 Cans for a Cure, and needs help in filling its moving van. To honor a cancer survivor or loved one, or to help those in need, people can drop empty cans or bottles, off […]
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Andy Valley Knights of Columbus present chasuble, stole
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