FARMINGTON — Climate change and excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere pose a threat in Maine and around the world. Undergraduate student researchers at the University of Maine at Farmington and their faculty mentor, Doug Reusch, professor of Geology, have found a possible way to minimize it — deep in the ocean, according to a […]
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Gray man installed as Potentate of Kora Shriners
LEWISTON — Paul Gardner of Gray was installed as Potentate (CEO) of the Kora Shriners on Jan. 13. The installation ceremony was held at the Kora Shrine Temple at 11 Sabattus St. The building is on the National Historic Register and has been the home of Kora Shriners since 1909, according to a news release […]
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Community Plate to partner with LA Arts for story-sharing potluck supper
LEWISTON — Community Plate, a new nonprofit dedicated to facilitating connection and creating community through shared meals and stories, is partnering with LA Arts to bring a Story Sharing Potluck Supper to Lewiston. The event is set for 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at LA Arts, 168 Lisbon St. The theme of the supper is […]
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YWCA Central Maine’s Women of Achievement Awards set for March 10
The YWCA Central Maine’s Women of Achievement Awards ceremony is set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza. Four distinguished women from Androscoggin County and the greater state will be honored. The event will be emceed by Lori Voornas, deejay with WHOM […]
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Literacy Volunteers seeks children’s book donations for Franklin, Somerset counties
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is seeking children’s books donations until Sunday, March 31. Clean contemporary picture books and board books of all genres in good condition, with no markings, tears or mildew, can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Arthur D. Ingalls Center, 144 High […]
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Thawing season poses risk to Lewiston roadways
Look for public works warning signs on 16 Lewiston roads.
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Lewiston-Auburn Senior College announces spring classes
Lewiston-Auburn Senior College has announced its new classes. Registration for the spring session begins Friday, March 1, and the college has a variety of offerings. For members of Senior College, there is no additional membership fee and no charge for one-day classes. The details and registration process are at laseniorcollege.org. Check out other upcoming […]
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New England Alzheimer’s association to host virtual conference March 1, 2
Maine residents are invited to a free educational conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association New England Region. The annual New England Family Conference is set for Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2. This virtual event is open to individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, family caregivers and the general public. Live translation in Spanish […]
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Maine high school student guitar competition seeks contestants
Performance videos should be submitted by Friday, March 1.
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Open auditions for ‘Newsies’ set for Rangeley March 2
Auditions for Disney’s “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” are set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Auditions are open to everyone regardless of past stage experience. Audition forms, music, sides and dancer audition info can be found at rangeleyarts.org under Get Involved. Those who are unable […]