MANCHESTER, N.H. — Local students have been named to the summer dean’s and president’s lists at Southern New Hampshire University. Dean’s list They are Tiffany Swiger of Lisbon Falls, Azenaide Pedro of Lewiston, Neemat Mahmoud of Durham, Sara Greenlaw of Auburn, Jared York of Auburn, Jaide Hall of Topsham and Christian Brown of Naples. Full-time […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer classes in October
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is set to offer classes in October at its Lewiston, Wilton or Norway locations, online or hybrid. Locations include 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 available upon request. For […]
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Lewiston bridge, cribbage winners announced
Lewiston Bridge Club Lewiston Bridge Club winners on Sept. 23 were Brian Kelly of Wilton and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. Tied for second were Les Buzzell of Auburn and Ron Reynolds of Auburn, Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Roger Labbe of Lisbon, and Linda Smith of Oxford and Mike Quinn of Otisfield. The club meets […]
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Children’s Book Box opens in Bridgton
The Molly Ockett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, along with the town of Bridgton, celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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‘Connections’ with medium set for Norway church Oct. 5
In addition to gallery-style readings, the event will include many raffles, a 50/50 drawing, reading gift certificates and refreshments.
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Safe Voices to hold domestic abuse and violence vigils Oct. 7
The candlelit vigils will start at 6 p.m. and will be held simultaneously in Dufresne Plaza at 72 Lisbon St. in Lewiston and at Meeting House Park at 139 Main St. in Farmington.
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Orono center to host talk about ocean industries Sept. 30
All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series, which feature speakers from diverse backgrounds, are free and are offered both remotely via Zoom and in person in 107 Norman Smith Hall at UMaine.
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Coalition grant to address Androscoggin County cancer rates
LEWISTON — Healthy Androscoggin, as part of Central Maine Community Health, recently received a $50,000 grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation to reduce cancer rates and increase HPV vaccinations over the next two years, which supports the goals of the Maine Cancer Plan 2021-25. The Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus that can […]
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YWCA Central Maine to participate in food program
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all children. For more information, email Crystal Parritt at [email protected]. Check out upcoming area events!
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Commission opens second round of preservation grants
The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 13.