LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library will hold a free Book Swap Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Bring in an old book and swap it for another in the book store or swap for a surprise wrapped book. Fiction and nonfiction books are available for all ages. Other March events […]
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West Paris church lists March speakers
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced the March schedule of services, which are held at 9 a.m. Refreshments are served afterward. All are welcome to attend. March 1, “Decolonizing Our Minds and Hearts,” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson: The congregation will explore how religious liberals may reclaim a […]
Senior College spring offerings include ZOOM Bootcamp, Phun with Physics
LEWISTON — The University of Soutern Maine’s Lewiston Auburn Campus Senior College has announced spring course offerings. The course schedule will be mailed soon. ZOOM Bootcamp: Instructor Mary Jane Beardsley will Zoom in on the basics, then explore some of the possibilities the new course delivery system offers. Learn how to log on, join a […]
NAMI to conduct two Oxford County classes
NORWAY — Two National Alliance for the Mentally Ill programs will begin in Oxford County in March. NAMI Basics, an education class for families, educators, caregivers and adults who interact regularly with children/youth, will begin Thursday, March 5. It is free and will meet from 5:30-8 p.m. each Thursday for six weeks at Meroby Elememtary […]
Area Kiwanis clubs taking part in shoe drive
LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Kiwanis Club, in collaboration with the Norway-South Paris Kiwanis Club, is conducting a shoe drive from now until Sunday, March 15, support community programs for local youth and children, including a college scholarship. President Paul Gauvreau said the club is partnering with the Funds.2.Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations […]
SeniorsPlus announces classes for March
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Education Center classes for March. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road and are free unless noted. Coping with Serious Illness: From 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3; instructor: Angela Moore, Beacon Hospice. She will provide a review of different strategies and coping mechanisms. Game Day at SeniorsPlus: From 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, […]
Coalition to offer free healthy food shopping tour
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition is offering a free Cooking Matters at the Store shopping tour at the Farmington Hannaford from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Coalition educators will coordinate information tables with samples, recipes and activities throughout the store. Participants will gain a variety of practical skills, including buying fruits and vegetables on a […]
Greg Marley offering talk on mushrooms
FARMINGTON — Mushroom expert and author Greg Marley will give a one-hour presentation, “Maine’s Wild Mushrooms: Forest Ecology and the World of Mycelium,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at UMF’s Robert’s Learning Center Room C23. His talk will delve into the role of fungi in forest health and the complex interconnected web of life […]