AREA — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will offer free, unbiased health insurance counseling during Medicare open enrollment and throughout the year. Open enrollment for Medicare health plans runs from October 15 to December 7, as does the Medicare Part D drug plan open enrollment. Open Enrollment […]
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Denmark Arts Center presents Luke Concannon
DENMARK, ME – On Friday, October 13, at 7 p.m., Luke Concannon performs an evening of original music you won’t want to miss. Luke Concannon has early memories of falling asleep at Irish family parties to the sound of guitars, singing, and dancing. Luke is a folk singer-songwriter with exquisite harmonies. The superstar Ed Sheeran, […]
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Central Maine honors women’s healthcare providers
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is shining the spotlight on its outstanding midwives during National Midwifery Week which is celebrated Oct. 2-9. At CMH, midwives are the primary providers during labor and delivery, with doctors providing critical support for patients in high-risk circumstances. While many associate midwives solely with the birthing process, they are […]
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Oxford Hills Bridge results
On October 6, the Oxford Hills Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place: Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook and Mike True of Auburn; 2nd place: Hazel Glazier of Norway and Marta Clements of Bryant Pond; 3rd place: Nancy Farmer of Norway and Les Buzzell of Auburn; 4th place: Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill […]
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Exploring genres with homeschooled readers
PARIS — Announcing Paris Public Library’s Program for Homeschooled Readers: Encouraging Diverse Readers; Exploring Different Kinds (Genres) of Books for Enjoyment, Grades 3-6. The focus will be on the library skill of exploring/reading different types of books: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Legends, Fantasy, Poetry, Information, and Biography. Format: One genre will be introduced and defined […]
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SeniorsPlus offers Medicare counseling
AREA — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will offer free, unbiased health insurance counseling during Medicare open enrollment and throughout the year. Open enrollment for Medicare health plans runs from October 15 to December 7, as does the Medicare Part D drug plan open enrollment. Open Enrollment […]
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First Universalist October services
WEST PARIS — The following worship services are planned for October 15 to 29. Please join us as we gather on Sundays at 9 a.m. for informative and inspiring worship services. Music is performed by Tom Coolidge. Refreshments following the service. All are welcome. October 15, ‘Wisdom Seeking’ led by guest speaker, Joan Beal. We […]
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Age-Friendly Community Initiative
The Age-Friendly Community Initiative has been working hard in our community for eight and a half years. We are proud of our mission – “to explore ways to make the community more supportive of healthy aging and to enable people to stay in their own homes and communities as they age” – and are always […]
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Brad Fuller exhibition opens Oct. 27
FRYEBURG — The Pace Galleries of Art presents the exhibition opening reception for ‘Fryeburg, Maine: An Illustrated History by Brad Fuller’ on Friday, October 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. The book explores the challenges the early settlers faced as they traveled unworn paths in what […]
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Extension offers horticulture, gardening training
STATE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two in-depth horticulture training workshops for Mainers looking to start a career in horticulture or for those wanting to elevate their gardening skills. The two programs, ‘Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training’ and ‘Maine Gardener Training,’ will teach foundational knowledge and skills, offer hands-on experience through […]