The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, plans to offer art programs in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14 on the second and fourth Wednesday every month. The programs start at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and continue through Dec. 27 at the 200 Lisbon St. library. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by […]
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Jay area schools receive back-to-school supplies
JAY — A Totes for Teachers event, for local teachers and school staff to stop by and pick up back-to-school supplies, was held Aug. 25 and hosted by OTIS Federal Credit Union. Following the event, remaining items were donated to two schools within Regional School Unit 73. OTIS FCU employees Josie Metivier, Jasmine Jackman and […]
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Sweden Food Pantry announces raffle ticket winners
During Sweden Days on Aug. 5, Rose McKenzie, Select Board administrative assistant, drew the winning ticket from among the thousands sold with the help of Gail Dewildt, secretary of the Sweden Historical Society. The winner of the 50/50 raffle was Zbigniew “Zibby” Wisniewski from Lovell. Zibby won $577.50, immediately donated $200 to the Sweden Food […]
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Auburn church’s new minister to take pulpit Sept. 10
The Rev. Patrick McLaughlin is the First Universalist Church of Auburn’s full-time contract minister for the 2023-24 church year. McLaughlin’s ministry officially started Aug. 28, and he plans to be in the pulpit for the annual Ingathering Water Communion Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at 169 Pleasant St. McLaughlin comes to Auburn from […]
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Local students make Simmons University dean’s list
BOSTON — Hannah Groves of Durham and Jordyn Rubin of Lewiston were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. To qualify, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system. Check […]
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Camden library to host talk on nature app Sept. 12
The Camden Public Library, in partnership with the Coastal Mountains Land Trust, plans to host a presentation by Maine Master Naturalist Roger Rittmaster at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. He will discuss the nature app, iNaturalist. This hybrid program will take place in the library’s Picker Room at 55 Main St. as well as on […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about town’s apple history Sept. 14
The evening event will begin with an apple pie bake off starting at 5 p.m.
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Waterford road race, walk, fun run set for Oct. 8
The Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race, Fitness Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8, on the Waterford Common at 683 Waterford Road. The event benefits the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund. The Fun Run starts at 11:30 a.m. and the 5K at noon followed by the Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by […]
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Aging Well Living Well Expo set for Lewiston Sept. 29
LEWISTON — The 2023 Aging Well Living Well Expo, presented by SeniorsPlus, is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29. The event begins with a breakfast keynote address by Mary Lou Ciolfi, a senior program manager at the University of Maine Center on Aging. Featuring workshops and lectures and running from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the […]
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September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Mainers can make a difference by knowing the warning signs and calling or texting 988.