FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital initiated a cardiac rehab support group in October. It continues to meet at 3 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month in the Allen conference room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. Anyone who has a cardiac diagnosis can attend. The cardiac rehab support group provides emotional and social […]
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Food As Medicine program to prevent diabetes launches at Norway hospital
NORWAY — Western Maine Health is offering a new Food As Medicine program through Stephens Memorial Hospital at 181 Main St. “I’m excited to be working with community members to make sure they have the quality of life they want, to help them save money, and to live happier, healthier lives,” said Allison Kelly of […]
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Lewiston cribbage league names Feb. 15 winners
Lewiston Senior Cribbage League players Paul Maheux and Linda Boucher placed first on Feb. 15. Dick Cloutier and Henry Maheux placed second, Donna Beauchesne and Dick Gauthier, third; Dwight Webb and Chris Pugh, fourth and Cecile Bussiere and Woody Dulac, fifth. The league plays at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, 60 […]
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Woodland stewardship, forest carbon experts to give talk via Zoom Feb. 22
The Camden Public Library is set to host Andy Whitman and Allyssa Gregory from the Maine Forest Service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, for a virtual presentation on ways to steward woodland with forest carbon in mind. They will discuss forest carbon basics, forest resilience, forest carbon practices, and provide information on where to […]
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Oak Hill High School recognizes honor students
WALES — Oak Hill High School has announced the following students were named to its first semester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Freshmen — Summa Cum Laude: Robyn Babbidge, Chloe Bolduc, Audrey Custer, Jocelyn Davis, Abigail Gervais and Avery Pinard. Magna Cum Laude: Grace Behne, Stanley Golob, Delia Gosselin, Haylee Harris, Tayen Smith and […]
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Franco Center to host lunchtime social featuring French foods, local trivia Feb. 26
LEWISTON — The Franco Center is holding a new lunchtime social: Poutine, Pea Soup & Trivia. The first social is set from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at the 46 Cedar St. center. “This event is a time for all Franco-Americans and others in the community to come together and socialize,” said […]
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Lewiston’s YWCA Central Maine to bring back Aqua Park Feb. 24, 25
LEWISTON — The Aqua Park at YWCA Central Maine is back by popular demand. People can join the YWCA for a special February vacation event set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24 and 25, at 130 East Ave. “Individuals and families looking for a fun, indoor activity to do during February vacation don’t have to […]
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Sahaja Yoga meditation program set for Auburn Feb. 24
A Sahaja Yoga meditation program is set for the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. The program is free and open to the public. Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and based on an experience called self realization that can occur […]
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Telling Room honors 14 young authors
Local winners are from Lewiston, Jay, Litchfield, Hope, Edgecomb, Norway, Topsham and Palmyra.
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New Gloucester to kick off 250th birthday March 16
New Gloucester is set to kick off its 250th birthday at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, with a baked bean supper and birthday cake decorating contest at the AMVETS, 1095 Lewiston Road. The nearly year-long celebration will highlight New Gloucester’s history, people, places, unique features, hidden talents, farm, food, and drink specialties and more with […]