The Lewiston Senior Citizens group plans to offer a card playing party from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., in Lewiston. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The group will provide refreshments, raffles, 50/50 and many door prizes. Tickets can be purchased in advance from 9 a.m. […]
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Lewiston youth council seeks mental health-themed artwork
The 2022-23 Lewiston Youth Advisory Council membership recently held its first meeting, and the group decided to first focus on mental health awareness. Each shared concerns they have, in particular about their peers who have struggled throughout the pandemic, as well as in current situations in their lives. The group also is interested in Lewiston’s […]
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Lewiston library to kick off speculative fiction book club Sept. 22
The Lewiston Public Library is set to launch a limited three-session speculative fiction book club, scheduled to meet once a month from September to November to discuss a pre-selected novel. This free public program will take place in person at 5:30 p.m. in the Jeanne Couture Room on the first floor of the library at […]
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New Gloucester society taking orders for native apple pies
The New Gloucester Historical Society is accepting orders for native apple pies, scheduled to be picked up on Friday, Sept. 30. The cost is $10 each. Sale is limited to 100 pies. To place an order, or for pickup location or more information, email the society at bjtc4NGMHS@gmail.com. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Auburn-based senior college to offer free program Sept. 22
The second offering from Senior College in the Community is scheduled to feature Jean Potuchek, who will present “Aging, Health, and Happiness.” This free program, a collaboration between Auburn Public Library and Lewiston Auburn Senior College, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Androscoggin Room at the Auburn library, 49 Spring […]
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Auburn library receives digital literacy workshop incentive grant
The first workshop about computer basics is set for Sept. 21.
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Foundation scholarships available for Franklin County adult learners
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school may be eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but are encouraged […]
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Farmington garden talk to cover gardening, harvesting vegetables
FARMINGTON — Community members can join Kathy Doyon, Healthy Community Coalition’s Snap-Ed director, and Laura Hoeft, Tri Valley United Way’s food hub program coordinator and garden volunteer, this month at the Hope Harvest Community Garden. The talk, scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 21, will cover gardening and harvesting vegetables to take home. The garden […]
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Farmington-based coalition to offer mobile outreach services
Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit plans to offer free education and health screenings, substance use resources including harm reduction services, COVID-19 vaccines for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered. Not all services are offered at each […]
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Farmington-based alliance to host talk on foliage hikes Sept. 21
Sam Shirley of the High Peaks Alliance is set to host a presentation on some of his favorite easy, moderate and strenuous foliage hikes in western Maine’s High Peaks region. This free presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Thomas Auditorium on High Street. The presentation […]