LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine, in conjunction with the Lewiston CareerCenter and Lewiston Adult Education, is offering a workshop on writing a resume and preparing for a job interview. First Impressions Matter/Resume and Interview Preparation will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, and from […]
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AARP Tax-Aide program canceled NORWAY — The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will not be held for the upcoming tax filing season. For over 10 years, volunteers have been at the Norway Public Library providing free income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- to moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 50 […]
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Is fast heartbeat and low energy just a part of aging?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My heartbeat is around 98-100 per minute. I checked with my primary doctor, and she said it’s normal, as I am getting older. (I’m 48 now, female, and other than heartbeat, my health is normal.) My doctor checked my blood and said everything is normal except low calcium. I can work all […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 16
100 years ago: 1919 Dr. Sarah Adams Bond and Dr. Florence L. Meredith, both of Boston, arrived in Lewiston Monday to continue the series of lectures on social hygiene begun at City Hall Sunday by Dr. Sarah Sweet Windsor. Both of the physicians have had unusual preparation for carrying on a campaign of this nature, […]
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Sears, GE's decline provides hard lesson
WASHINGTON — General Electric and Sears have fallen on hard times, and that tells us a lot about U.S capitalism. Both were once great enterprises — symbols of American ingenuity and imagination. The temptation will be to blame their troubles on mismanagement. The real lesson is starker. It is that no business, no matter how […]
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GAHS' available community programs
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (formerly known as the Lewiston-Auburn SPCA) was incorporated as a nonprofit volunteer organization in 1885. Their mission says, “We are committed to strengthening our community by supporting humane care of animals and fostering the human-animal bond.” The shelter accepts lost, stray and privately-owned animals. Being a full service shelter […]
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Registration open for FCAS yard sale FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is holding the 2019 Maine Mega Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St. Folks looking to clean out their garage, basement or attic, and help the Franklin County Animal Shelter at the same […]
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Wellness Mobile, Senior Activities
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the operator of the Wellness Mobile covering Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin and Sagadahoc counties, I want to let everyone know we’re starting a campaign to locate possible resources to continue our work. The Wellness Mobile is a 1965 Ford Fairlane that is uses to visit youth and families at multiple public events […]
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Midcoast Humane to host kitten yoga and Kitten Bowl III
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane has announced upcoming events at the Brunswick campus, 30 Range Road. Kitten Yoga — Midcoast Humane and Jai Yoga team up and invite everyone to an all-smiles event called kitten yoga. Join for an all-levels yoga class featuring an adorable crew of kittens from the shelter. Connect with your inner feline — […]
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Midcoast Humane seeking donations
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane animal shelter depends on donations of supplies to help keep the animals comfortable and healthy while in their care. The shelter is always accepting donations. They will accept a wide variety of items. Animal care supplies • Wet and dry cat and dog food (please donate dye-free brands — call with any questions); […]