The Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenters, together with their partners, offer many services to help people find employment or upgrade skills, and help employers find qualified workers. CareerCenter Services are now available, in person, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. in Auburn. A career consultant will be at the library on Thursdays to […]
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Norway library seeks volunteers, plans informational coffee hour for Aug. 11
Norway Memorial Library is adding to its roster of volunteers to assist with routine operations in the library. Some of the opportunities are shelving, shelf reading, delivery tag processing, book repair, DVD & CD maintenance, program support, mailings, and more. An informational coffee hour is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the library, […]
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Southern Maine veterans group to meet Aug. 11 in Lewiston
The Southern Maine Squadron has announced that the Air Force veterans that took basic training at Sampson Air Force Base from 1950 to 1956 will be getting together at noon Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Governors Restaurant at 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston, according to a news release from Bob Sawyer. Sampson was a naval […]
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Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Packs for Progress backpack program is still accepting applications. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12. These backpacks are for families that live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore Falls and Livermore. Those who live outside this area can call 211 Maine to find out whether there is a […]
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Winthrop society to host local author Aug. 11
Local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark is set to speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, at 107 Main St., to discuss her book “The Founders and Evolution of Summer Resorts and Kids’ Camps on Four Lakes in Central Maine — Torsey, Echo, Lovejoy and northern Maranacook” with […]
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Maine Master Naturalist Program to be offered in Auburn
The Maine Master Naturalist Program seeks applicants for a year-long course that trains Mainers to be naturalist guides. The course offers hands-on classes and field experience to equip graduates to volunteer for land trusts, schools, camps, community groups, and more. Master Naturalist volunteers educate and inspire diverse audiences about Maine’s natural world, according to a […]
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Lewiston library, Augusta museum to partner for lobster adventure
The Lewiston Public Library plans to partner with Maine State Museum educators for Landing the Lobster, a virtual adventure in a fishing boat. The event — scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in Callahan Hall at the 200 Lisbon St. library — is for all ages. This in-person program will allow participants to hear […]
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Winthrop society to celebrate opening of center during August
August marks the first anniversary of the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St. Plans are under way for a month full of celebration. Each week in August there will be a free drawing of items from local businesses. People can stop by the center to see the objects on display and browse […]
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Community college to offer free welding academy
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in the welding field. The no-charge Welding Academy Program provides three consecutive, 40-hour weeks of hands-on training, taught by an industry expert. The program is scheduled to begin Monday, […]
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Livermore Falls library announces August events
LIVERMORE FALLS — It’s almost time to solve the marine mystery at Treat Memorial Library. Weekly clues have been given all summer and the final clue are scheduled be revealed at the library, on Facebook, and on its Beanstack site on Thursday, Aug. 4. Those who want to solve the mystery with others or just […]