PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced the fourth class of its fellowship, a group of 10 exceptional nonprofit and government leaders from across Maine. The fellowship is designed to strengthen the capacity of leaders and organizations to make changes that can improve the lives of vulnerable Maine people, according to a news […]
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UMaine at Farmington posts 2021 fall dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced the following students have earned a spot on its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Acton: Cassidy Paker, honors. Albion: Allison Frankenfield, honors; and Noah Grindstaff, honors. Alfred: Emily Stinson, high honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, honors. Arundel: Meghan LaPlante, high honors; Calli Leach, high honors; and Patience Rousseau, […]
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West Paris church announces March worship services
The First Universalist Church of West Paris holds services at 9 a.m. Sundays at 208 Main St. Members are continuing to wear masks during the worship service, and still singing to the music of Tom Coolidge. This month’s schedule is as follows. • March 6: Guest speaker Ellen Gibson will talk about “Inspiration, Hope, and […]
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Lewiston Liturgy to be served in Ukrainian Greek Catholic chant
LEWISTON — Byzantine Catholic Association of Maine has announced that as a show of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and to pray for their protection and victory over the invading forces in their native land, a Divine Liturgy this week will be served in Ukrainian Greek Catholic chant instead of the typical Melkite chant. […]
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Edward Little High lists honor roll students
AUBURN — Edward Little High School has announced its first-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Patrick Anthoine, Caroline Audette, Matthew Begin, Alexander Billings, Hunter Bosse, Elijah Breton, Makenna Campbell, Noah Cardona, Leopold Caron, Madeline Caruso, Addison Chute, Wesley Clements, Chantal Cyr, Lucy DeRoche, Paul Dimitri, Sawyer Doherty and William […]
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Lewiston/Auburn college to host Food For Thought speaker
The Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill is scheduled to be Lewiston/Auburn Senior College’s next Food For Thought speaker, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, via Zoom. Ewing-Merrill serves as executive director of The BTS Center in Portland which seeks to catalyze spiritual imagination, with enduring wisdom, for transformative faith leadership, according to a […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer dementia care workshop series
Lewiston’s SeniorsPlus plans to present Care Partner Support Series — Five Sessions to Change remotely from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays from March 17 to April 14. This free series of virtual webinars is designed to educate and connect care partners of a person living with dementia. It is presented in conjunction with Positive Approach […]
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Wayne church donates to Capital Area New Mainers Project
The Wayne Community Church recently delivered a donation to the Capital Area New Mainers Project, a cross-cultural organization that welcomes immigrants and works to build a thriving, integrated community in central Maine, according to a news release from the church. The amount of the donation was not disclosed. Inspired by reports of its important work, […]
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Winthrop society to hold rag doll party, business meeting
WINTHROP — In observance of March as Women’s History Month, local author Karen Richards Toothaker plans to offer an interactive, make-and-take doll party from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Rag dolls have comforted children and taught them how to care for others throughout […]
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St. Timothy’s Circle accepting scholarship applications
St. Timothy’s Circle 504, Daughters of Isabella, plans to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Holy Savior Parish Hall at 126 Main Ave. in Rumford. Chairpersons for the meeting are Cheryl Cox and Janet Hooley. Barbara Pelletier is a committee member. Druscilla Breton will be congratulated on her 25-year plus membership with the […]