LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer classes in August at its Lewiston, Wilton or Norway locations. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, […]
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Trauma center staff provides hope following Lewiston shooting
More than 150 friends of Maine Behavioral Healthcare gathered July 17 at the Portland Country Club for its annual Signs of Hope fundraiser co-hosted by Sheri Boulos of Falmouth. Proceeds to date of $180,000 will be used to provide mental health services to the community. A highlight of the evening included an award presented to […]
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Winthrop society to host square dance club members Aug. 8
The Winthrop History Center is set to host members of the Squire Town Squares at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Squire Town Squares members will present a short talk about square dancing in Maine along with a dance demonstration. For those who opt for a […]
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District launches hunt for Oxford County’s biggest trees
Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 1
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Funding opportunity available for technical assistance providers
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has partnered with the Northeast Regional Food Business Center to launch of the first round of funding for technical assistance providers, aimed at bolstering the capacity and economic potential of local and regional food systems across Maine and the Northeast. Funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. […]
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Nearly 200 acres of forest conserved in Bridgton
Loon Echo Land Trust recently announced the conservation of 192 acres of undeveloped forestland in Bridgton. The property was donated to LELT by the Lebovitz family, and will be called the Clara and Samuel Lebovitz Forest Preserve. Under LELT’s ownership, permanent public access for hunting, fishing, hiking and other recreational activities is now secured. The […]
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Sustainable Libraries Initiative partners with Maine Library Association
A new partnership between the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and the Maine Library Association aims to equip association members with resources and tools to address the challenges of climate change in their communities. Through this partnership, members will join a nationwide community of practice who are using tools created or compiled by the initiative and its […]
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Farmington-based United Way Packs for Progress underway
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is accepting applications for its back-to-school Packs for Progress program. To complete an application and for more information, visit uwtva.org. People should check out the new eligibility guidelines as well. The deadline for applications is Monday, Aug. 5. Pickup dates will be the week of Aug. […]
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Virtual co-parenting, blending families workshop offered
This workshop aims to support parents in developing a cooperative approach that benefits both the children and the adults involved.
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Lewiston Bridge Club names winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met on Aug. 13 Joan Quinn and Brian Kellly of Wilton placed first.Tied for second place were Teresa O’CLair of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn, with Ron Reynolds of Auburn and Mike Quinn of Otisfield. Linda Smith of Oxford and Pete Dickson of Yarmouth placed third. The club meets regularly […]