HALLOWELL — The Maine Tourism Association has launched its Travel Counselor Certification Program, an initiative designed to elevate the visitor experience across Maine. This May, MTA introduced the state’s first certification program, endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association, and the first cohort of Maine State Visitor Information Center staff have earned their Certified Maine Travel […]
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Free outdoor fitness courts available in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A new outdoor fitness court is set to open Friday, Sept. 6, on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. UMF is the first higher education partner to team up with Community Health Options and National Fitness Campaign as part of a campaign to build fitness courts across the state. The UMF Fitness Court […]
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Auburn Adult and Community Education enrolling new students
AUBURN — Auburn Adult Education has planned Adult diploma classes from 5:30-8:15 p.m. at Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St. Those who would like to get their HiSET (formerly known as GED) can get assistance. Email Carmen Moreno-Diaz at cmorenodiaz@auburnschl.edu, text 646-504-5848 or visit auburn.maineadulted.org for more information. For more information about Auburn Adult Education’s […]
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Norway-Community Children’s Theater show set for Second Congregational Church
NORWAY — Norway-Community Children’s Theater show is set for Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to register between 4 and 5 p.m. in the music room of the church. Those who plan to register their child, yet cannot attend on Sept. 4, can […]
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Poland Food Bank volunteers honored by Grange
POLAND — Volunteers from the Poland Food Bank received the Grange Community Service Award from Excelsior Grange Aug. 17 at the Grange hall in Poland. The food bank, founded by the Poland Community Church in 1988, serves 80-100 families each month that live in Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland. They offer Thanksgiving and Christmas meal […]
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Oxford Hills School District to offer free breakfast, lunch
All schools in the Oxford Hills School District participate in Special Provision II. This alternative provision is referred to as Provision II or SPII. All students enrolled in schools listed below may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications will not be required to receive […]
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End of Summer Outdoor Skills Day offered in Augusta Aug. 29
AUGUSTA — A day of outdoor skill-building is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoors Center, 2273 North Belfast Ave. Participants can travel from station to station to try new activities and gain some hands-on experience. They can spend time practicing their cast on the […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer classes in September
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is set to offer classes in September at its Lewiston, Wilton or Norway locations, online or hybrid. Locations include 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible and hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For […]
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West Paris church lists September worship services
WEST PARIS — Sunday worship services are set to resume at 9 a.m. at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St. The line up includes themes and speakers, including a poetry series and a concert series, both starting in September. Music is performed by guitarist Davy Sturtevant. Sept. 8: “Water Communion” will […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club lists winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met Aug. 20. Three teams tied for first place: Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn, Linda Smith of Oxford and Pete Dickson of Yarmouth, and Ron Reynolds of Auburn with Mike Quinn of Otisfield. Coming in fourth were Joan Quinn of Wilton and Judy Hayden of Farmington. The […]