LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine has brought back Single Gender Swim, which runs from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 10 East Ave. Women-identified patrons are offered free, private access to the pool for exercise, community connection, and water safety opportunities. A program instructor is available to provide swimming tips and guide those who are looking to […]
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Sea Dogs VP addresses Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club
Chris Cameron, vice president of Communications and Fan Experience for the Portland Sea Dogs, was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club. Cameron, who joined the organization as a part-time seasonal employee in 1996, was named Public Relations Director of the Year in 2005 for all minor league sports by MinorLeagueNews.com, […]
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McLaughlin Garden 2024 hybrid lecture series to kick off March 6
SOUTH PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden 2024 lecture series is set for each Wednesday afternoon in March. Topics were chosen to appeal to gardeners and to those interested in nature. The presentations will be hybrid, in-person attendees can have tea at 3:30 p.m. before the 4 p.m. lectures upstairs at the McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main […]
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West Paris church plans March worship services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris is planning several March Sunday services at 9 a.m. at 208 Main St. All are welcome. Refreshments will follow the services, according to a news release from the church. March 3, led by guest speaker Bob Neal, whose “The Countryman” column runs Saturdays in The […]
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Tri-Town Optimist Club holds oratorical contest
The Tri-Town Optimist Club, which serves the towns of Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls, held its annual Oratorical Contest on Feb. 13 at Minot Consolidated School. The topic was “How to Change the World with Optimism.” Teachers Bronson Stinnett and Ell Fanus helped students prepare a four-to-five-minute speech that was presented to a packed audience. […]
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Franco Center to host new lunchtime social March 18
LEWISTON — The Franco Center is offering a new lunchtime social: Poutine, Pea Soup & Trivia. The first social is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. “This event is a time for all Franco-Americans and others in the community to come together and socialize,” […]
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SeniorPlus plans March classes for Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in March at its Lewiston, Norway and Wilton locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 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 […]
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Free-throw competition in Naples rescheduled to March 2
The Knights of Columbus Council 111376 of Bridgton/Fryeburg has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 2, to sponsor a free-throw competition for ages 9-14. The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 17. The free competition will be held at the Lake Region Middle School gym, Kansas Road in Naples, from noon to 2 p.m.; registration is […]
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Lewiston-Auburn Rotary inducts new members
The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club recently inducted three new members: Ray Dumont, Monique Roy and Joanie Silfen. Roy, the director of learning and development for Central Maine Healthcare, is a returning member who once served as president. Dumont is the new executive director of The Public Theatre in Lewiston and a former member of the Brunswick […]
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Rural Energy for America Program funding available
Current applications must be submitted by March 15.