The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18, at Simard-Payne Memorial Park, 46 Beech St., Lewiston. Participants will be welcomed at 8 a.m., with an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. followed by the walk at 9:30 a.m. To sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk as […]
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Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser set for Sept. 20
Spectrum Generations plans to host the ninth annual Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at Snow Pond Performing Arts Center, 8 Goldenrod in Sidney. The event will feature three local chefs who will prepare dishes based on Meals on Wheels guidelines. This year’s featured chefs include Heidi Parent, Hells Kitchen participant […]
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Maine coalition to observe falls prevention week
The Maine Falls Prevention Coalition — committed to empowering all older adults to age well, and avoid falls — plans to partner with the National Council on Aging to observe Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 20-24. Falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older, threatening safety and independence and generating […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on economic sustainability
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is scheduled to host a talk about sustainability in Maine’s secondhand economies. The talk is to be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the University of Maine campus. […]
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Western Maine Recovery Rally set for Sept. 19
The fifth annual Western Maine Recovery Rally is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 19, to bring people together to support and celebrate recovery from addiction. As part of National Recovery Month, the rally will be a show of community support for those impacted by substance use, an opportunity to learn more about addiction and recovery, and a […]
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Lewiston church to honor public safety community with Blue Mass
LEWISTON — Hundreds of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel are scheduled to be recognized for their commitment and self-sacrifice at a Mass next month. Bishop Robert Deeley is to celebrate the Blue Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on 122 […]
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Harrison Food Bank seeks drivers for home deliveries
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club seeks volunteer drivers, plans to match donations for the Magic Lantern Innovation Lab, seeks golfers for a tournament, and plans a trail cleanup. The club is looking for two temporary drivers to assist with home deliveries for the Harrison Food Bank. Qualified drivers should be strong and healthy with an […]
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Farmington’s Ayah Cidah to host ‘Cornhole for a Cause’
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer Cornhole for a Cause at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. The event is to be held at the newly-established Ayuh Cidah at 272 Morrison Hill Road in Farmington. Ayuh Cidah, a farm started in 1860, is a venue for people to enjoy tasting many varieties of […]
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Norway cancer center has new handicap-accessible ramp, walkway
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine at 59 Winter St., on the Stephens Memorial Hospital campus, is the recipient of a new and improved handicap-accessible ramp and walkway, courtesy of Mark Bancroft and his team at Bancroft Contracting Corporation. Bancroft team members Brandon Norton and Adam Herrick designed, engineered and built the […]
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Turner area adult, community education course booklet available
TURNER — School Administrative District 52 Adult & Community Education is launching its fall session. To view the course booklet, to register or for more information, visit msad52.maineadulted.org or call 207-225-1010.