The towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc plan to kick off seasonal festivities with the annual Mountain Holly Days event, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8-10. This celebration offers shopping, holiday delights and activities that embody the spirit of the season, according to a news release from Amanda Christian, executive director at Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. […]
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Friends of Lewiston library to hold annual meeting Dec. 6
David Chittim and Penny Jessop will talk about the Androscoggin Historical Society.
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Teachers Lounge Mafia plans improv comedy show for Farmington Dec. 8
Proceeds benefit United Way of the Tri-Valley Area.
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SeniorPlus plans December classes for Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in December at its Lewiston, Norway and Wilton locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. 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, and hearing assistive equipment is […]
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Dementia presentations to be offered in 3 communities
“The Aging Brain: A Presentation on Dementia” is set for three area communities. This one-hour seminar aims to help alleviate “dementia worry” (aging anxiety), which develops as fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Speaker Susan Wehry is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. She is the director of AgingME, […]
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Norway club tree lights to benefit restoration project
The tree will be lit from Dec. 3-31.
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West Paris church to host ukulele group for holiday singalong Dec. 3
The First Universalist Church of West Paris is set to host the Oxford Hills Ukulele Group for a Christmas singalong at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at 208 Main St. Admission is free; donations are welcome; light refreshments will be provided after the singalong. The church’s Goodwill Fellowship will also have raffle with tickets on […]
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Auburn teen to host Ornaments for Hope event Dec. 1
Brayden Bashaw, 18, of Auburn, has raised more than $84,000 for Make-A-Wish Maine over the past nine years. He plans to host his final Ornaments for Hope event from 4:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. in Auburn. Attendees can bid on auction items, enter in the raffle, and purchase handmade […]
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Bridgton trust to start Wednesday Wanders Dec. 6
Maine Master Naturalists Leigh Macmillen Hayes and Dawn Wood plan to lead Wednesday Wanders for Loon Echo Land Trust beginning Dec. 6. The snowshoe treks in the woods will continue until at least March, with the main focus being mammal tracking, according to a news release from Maggie Lynn with the trust, based in Bridgton. […]
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Hanover to host meeting about community resilience priorities Dec. 5
An upcoming public meeting aims to inform Hanover residents about the town’s enrollment in Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership. The gathering is set for 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Gem Theater at 48 Cross St. in Bethel, as well as on Zoom. Community members are invited to the public workshop about this program […]