AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education is taking registration for fall courses. The full list can be found at www.auburn.maineadulted.org. Pound Fit: This class turns drumming into an effective way to workout. Begins Tuesday, Sept. 4. Become a Hospice Volunteer: Participants will learn about becoming a hospice volunteer. Begins Wednesday, Sept. 5. Ballroom Dancing for Beginners: Dancers […]
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Free showing of the film 'Eating You Alive'
FARMINGTON — The Greater Franklin Food Council, which is convened by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and Healthy Community Coalition, invites you to a free movie showing of “Eating You Alive” at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at its offices at 218 Fairbanks Road. The movie will conclude with a vegetarian potluck. A brief […]
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Last of summer tours offered at Washburn-Norlands
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center announces discounted admission for Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 30, the last day the Norlands will be open for the summer. The 1867 Washburn mansion, farmer’s cottage, and one-room schoolhouse will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. People can meet the characters of Norlands’ neighborhood. Interpreters, dressed […]
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Androscoggin Historical Society lists nine programs for 2018-19
AUBURN — Beverly Robbins, chair of the program committee of the Androscoggin Historical Society, announces that the society will present nine programs during its 2018-19 season. Topics will include trends in demand for antiques, 19th century maps and Franco-American heritage. Most of the programs will be presented at the society’s headquarters in the Androscoggin County […]
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Androscoggin Retired Educators taking reservations for September meeting
AUBURN — Androscoggin Retired Educators will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at The Village Inn, 163 High St. The cost of the meal is $12 and will consist of a choice of fried haddock, broiled haddock, roast turkey, chicken cordon blue or vegetable alfredo. When placing a reservation, include choice of entree. Karen M. […]
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Training partners support Maine Veterans’ CNA course
LEWISTON — Training partners from Western Maine Community Action in Lewiston and Augusta Adult Education met with administrative staff of Maine Veterans’ Homes in Augusta to plan a certified nursing assistant training program. The fast-paced curriculum will offer two weeks of Work Ready training at Augusta Adult Education, 33 Union St., Augusta, followed by 12 […]
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Lunch time in Kennedy Park LEWISTON — The City of Lewiston and Sun Journal will sponsor a lunch time in Kennedy Park event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31. The event will feature The Mont Sweagers Irish Celtic Band, a photography display and a food truck. History Barn open house NEW GLOUCESTER — The […]
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Second Congo. Church sale NORWAY — The friends and members of the Second Congregational Church, U.C.C., are almost ready for the 19th annual Tent-N-Treasures Yard Sale, which will be held at 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, on Main Street. According to Deb Ladner, one of the yard sale coordinators, among the thousands […]
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Androscoggin Land Trust director to address Rotary Club
AUBURN — Shelley Kruszewski, executive director of the Androscoggin Land Trust, will be guest speaker at Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club meeting Thursday, Aug. 30. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at Village Inn restaurant, 165 High St. Kruszewski has been working at the Trust since 2016. She has a master’s degree in community […]
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Pain to Power suicide ride to be held Aug. 26
Hundreds of motorcycle bikers and people affected by suicide will be coming together to increase awareness of suicide and its after-effects on Sunday, Aug. 26 at the Pain to Power motorcycle ride. Riders will meet at the Auburn Mall in Auburn from 8 to 10 a.m. to share coffee, pastries and stories of lost friends […]