LEWISTON — The Lewiston Adult Education program is offering a free computer class to help students earn professional certifications for future employment. The Applied Technology in the Workplace course is offered in partnership with Androscoggin and Oxford County Adult Education programs. Greg Yates will be the teacher. Upon successful completion of the class, students will […]
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Connecting women to construction careers virtual session
LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine will hold a virtual class entitled “Connecting Women to Construction Jobs” on Wednesday, May 4, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. online. This spring Maine employers will need construction workers. Take advantage of this 90-minute virtual session designed for women and underrepresented workers who are interested in exploring careers within […]
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Executive Director at the Center for Wisdom’s Women retires
LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women’s board of directors announced that Sue Kingsland has retired as executive director, effective April 21. Kingsland has been with the center since March 2020. Despite most of her tenure happening during the pandemic, Kingsland was able to nurture important connections with sister agencies and make important strides in […]
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Groundbreaking set for Raise-Op Housing Cooperative
LEWISTON — A groundbreaking ceremony of the Raise-Op Housing Cooperative will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at 198 Blake St. “I am thrilled to see the Blake and Walnut buildings start to rise in this neighborhood, which is rich in history and tradition,” Shaad Masood, president of Raise-Op, said. “The buildings carry the grit […]
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Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition is hosting a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic at the University of Maine at Farmington on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at 274 Front St. Individuals ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome. Those attending will be administered […]
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Mike Bourget joins Fontaine Family Group
AUBURN — The Fontaine Family Real Estate Group has added Michael Bourget to the team at their Auburn location. Bourget grew up in Lewiston and attended Lewiston High School. Bourget comes from a military family involved in the shoe shop industry and the textile industry in the Twin Cities. Although he was not in the […]
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St. Mary’s Health System career fair set for Tuesday
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System is planning a career fair from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Event Center at 711 Webster St. in Lewiston. If you are looking for a new career and interested in working for a health system, you can learn more about career opportunities and meet with […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber luncheon at McLaughlin Garden
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Garden Clean Up & Luncheon at 9 a.m. Thursday at McLaughlin Garden at 97 E. Main St. in South Paris. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite work gloves to help clean up the garden, barn and plant sale area. Once the […]
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Chamber hosting annual regional legislative breakfast
LEWISTON — The Maine State Chamber’s annual Regional Legislative Breakfasts will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. April 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch at 14 Great Falls Plaza. It’s an opportunity for the chamber’s to hear first-hand about the concerns of each region’s local business, as well as provide an […]
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Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic earns national accreditation
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic has achieved accreditation by the Association of Diabetes and Education Specialists. Accreditation represents a high level of quality and service to the community and the ability to better meet the needs of Medicare recipients and others affected by diabetes in Western Maine, according to a news release from […]