ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension are scheduled to offer a webinar about creating winter holiday decorations from available natural materials from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1. “Tips and Tipping for Long-Lasting Holiday Decorations” will show how to harvest and handle evergreens, and how to […]
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West Paris library to offer book series on American family
West Paris Public Library plans to offer a five-book reading and discussion program, “Re-imagining the American Family,” beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, on Zoom. Librarian Jennifer Lance will be the facilitator for the program, sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council. This series offers a compilation of memoirs by contemporary American writers who imaginatively […]
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Lewiston library to offer Storytime at Kennedy Park
Lewiston Public Library is set to offer Storytime in Kennedy Park from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 19, and continuing through Dec. 7, for children up to age 5; weather permitting. The park is located at 120 Park St. Early literacy concepts such as print awareness and phonics will be introduced to parents […]
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Lewiston library plans popcorn-making demonstrations
“Take and make” kits are available to pick up and try at home.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra implements new safety measures
PORTLAND — In response to the rise of the highly contagious and virulent Delta variant, and out of concern for the health and safety of the Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians, staff, volunteers and concert-goers, the PSO has implemented a series of new safety measures. Unless otherwise directed by city, state, or federal health officials, these […]
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Education center to host online college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m.; • Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m.; • Thursday, Oct. 28, at 9 a.m.; • Friday, Oct. […]
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Center to host online, in-person college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning, virtual: • Monday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m.; • Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m.; • Thursday, Oct. 28, at 9 a.m.; • Friday, Oct. […]
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Healthy Living for ME invites Mainers to talk about community needs
As part of Healthy Living for ME’s continued efforts to identify key health needs throughout Maine, the organization plans to hold virtual and in-person listening sessions across the state this fall that are open to the public. The first has been scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. Any Mainer who would like to share […]
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Lewiston library plans ‘2-Sentence Horror Story Contest’
Lewiston Public Library plans to host a Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest for the public to participate in both online and in person. This free, public contest offers the opportunity to win one of three gift card prizes, and will accept submissions Oct. 1-31. Voting will occur from Nov. 1-14 at the 200 Lisbon St. library, […]
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United Way to offer volunteer-led winterization initiative
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer the Community Energy Challenge, a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin county volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money on heating costs. A simple, low-cost strategy of interior window panels keeps heat inside homes during the harsh winter months and encourages homeowners to make positive changes […]