YWCA Central Maine recently announced the recipients of the 2021 Women of Achievement Awards. The Awards Selection Committee selected Zamzam Elmoge (Lee Young Leadership Award), Elise Johansen (Marcia Baxter Social Justice Award), ZamZam Mohamud (Tonie Ramsey Service Award), and Elaine Roop (Priscilla Gendron Legacy Award). The community is invited to celebrate the work of the […]
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CANCELLED: Auburn library to feature Maine author, librarian
The Auburn Public Library is scheduled to host Maine author Bryce Moore from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, during an in-person event in the Androscoggin Community Room at the 49 Spring St. library. Moore is the author of “The Memory Thief,” “Vodnik” and “The Perfect Place to Die.” When he’s not authoring, he’s […]
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Tables available to rent for Nov. 6 holiday craft fair
Tables are available to rent for a holiday craft fair planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Turner Universalist Church vestry, Turner Center, Route 117. The event will include crafts, attic treasures, lunch and a bake sale. The cost to rent a table is $15. For more information, call 207-225-3945.
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Dental hygiene clinic to offer free services to veterans
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and eight participating clinics, including the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic in Bangor, plan to provide dental hygiene services to veterans unable to afford preventive dental care. The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network, which is overseen by the bureau, received a $35,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental to serve veterans who […]
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Greene library to offer tech support drop-in clinics
GREENE — Starting Wednesday, Oct 27, the Morse Library is set to hold tech support drop-in clinics for community members. “Since the pandemic started, our digital lives have exploded and these days, new technology doesn’t always come with a printed manual,” said librarian Kelli Burnham, in a news release from the library. “We help our […]
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KVCC receives grant to enhance remote learning capacity
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College has received grant funds intended to enhance the college’s capacity for remote education and increase student participation in remote and high school dual enrollment programs. The Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity program awarded the grant in August. The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the need for remote learning opportunities […]
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West Paris church to hold holiday dessert pie fundraiser
The First Universalist Church of West Paris is planning a fundraiser in time for Thanksgiving. Those interested in purchasing dessert pies can call or email their order to Marta Clements by Saturday, Nov. 13, at 207-674-2143 or mclements96894@roadrunner.com. Pies can be picked up Wednesday, Nov. 2, between 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 208 […]
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UMaine Extension to offer 4-H wildlife habitat education program
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is set to offer an online information session on the Maine 4-H chapter of the Wildlife Habitat Education Program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. WHEP, a national program with wildlife and fisheries habitat management education programs for youth ages 8 to 19, offers training […]
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Farmington Fright Nights planned
The fourth year of Farmington Fright Nights is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30, at the Farmington Fairgrounds at 292 High St., Farmington. United Way and Titcomb Mountain are organizing the event in partnership with Loki’s Workshop, a Halloween specialist. Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. […]