PARIS — Owen Morton, a native of Andover, was recently named Veteran of the Month for Maine Veterans’ Homes in Paris. Morton enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, two years into the Korean War. He was born Dec. 1, 1932, one of seven children to Dora and […]
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Christmas card-making workshop in Waterford
WATERFORD — Experienced card designer Dianne Morse-Leonard of Waterford is offering a Christmas card-making workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Town Office on Route 35. Morse-Leonard has been an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for nine years. This is part of the monthly card-making classes provided through the Waterford Recreation […]
UMaine offering early college outdoor leadership program
WOODSTOCK — The University of Maine Early College Program is offering a new outdoor leadership pathway program for western Maine high school students to earn UMaine college credit tuition-free. Wilderness First Responder (kinesiology & physical education 209), a three-credit course, will be offered Nov. 12 to June 18, at the University of Maine 4-H Camp […]
UMF announces new Master of Science in special education program
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announces it is offering a Master of Science in special education beginning in spring 2020. This program offers pathways for undergraduate students, graduate students and adults working in the field to become certified special education teachers and help alleviate the serious workforce need in schools throughout Maine. […]
YWCA announces Save-a-Life swim sponsorship program
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine has announced its new Save-a-Life swim sponsorship program to offer free beginner lessons. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death of children ages 1 to 14. YWCA Central Maine recognizes that water safety skills are critical for all families, but not all families can afford to educate their […]
Auburn Public Library announces teen activities
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced November events for teens. Maine Job Corps, Teens and New Adults (ages 16-24): If interested in the Job Corps, contact Cathie Gavett of the Maine Job Corps, 207-458-5369, to find out more. She will arrange a time to meet at the library. Homework Help for Teens: Homework […]
Poland student to represent Maine in national choir performance
POLAND — Sophie Patenaude, a student at Poland Regional High School is one of 557 students from 49 states and territories chosen to showcase their talents at the National Association for Music Education 2019 All-National Honor Ensembles being held Nov. 7-10 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Patenaude has graced local […]
Veterans to receive new Maine Honorable Service Coins
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services will host a veteran recognition ceremony and art show at the Maine State House on Friday, Nov. 8, when veterans will be awarded the new State of Maine Honorable Service Coin meant to honor all Maine veterans, past and present, regardless of their branch or era of service. […]
Community briefs to run Nov 1
Auburn Senior Center to be unveiled in Saturday ceremony AUBURN — The City of Auburn will unveil the newly-refurbished Auburn Senior Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 2. The ceremony, which will be held at 48 Pettengill Park Road at 1 p.m., will commemorate the grand re-opening of the center, part of Auburn’s Recreation “campus” in […]
Table Ministries announces November activities
NORWAY — The Table at the Norway Grange will offering Free Friday Night activities from 6-8 p.m. during November. The activities are chemical-free family/community focused. Each week the team offers game nights, crafts, monthly birthday party and open mic karaoke. Free pizza and popcorn along with drinks are available each week. The Table offers a […]