Nicole Welch, director of the Lewiston Recreation Department, swore members for the Lewiston Senior Citizens Board at their monthly membership meeting held Jan. 8 at the Senior Center. Board members are Gerald Frenette, president; Claire Bilodeau, secretary; Cindy Boyd, treasurer; and representatives Maggie Chadburn and Pat Hall. Members of the Lewiston Fire Department presented information […]
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Lewiston Adult Education wins award
LEWISTON — Eastern Maine Development Corporation awarded Lewiston Adult Education its 2023 Community Partner award during its annual meeting held Dec. 7. Patti Saarinen, director of Workforce Services for EMDC, presented Lewiston Adult Education with the award, which recognizes a person or organization that has made an impact in the community. “Not only do they […]
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Winter webinar series for agricultural producers to begin Jan. 23
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program are offering a three-part webinar series focused on using weather-based tools to help agricultural producers adapt to climate change. Each webinar will be 45 minutes in length, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session and participant discussion. The series is […]
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YWCA Central Maine seeks nominations for Women of Achievement award
Nominations for YWCA Central Maine’s Women of Achievement Awards are open. The awards brunch, set for Sunday, March 10, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, will honor four distinguished women from Androscoggin County and across Maine. The brunch, one the YWCA’s largest bi-annual fundraisers, was founded in 2015 to honor the powerful leadership of […]
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Snow removal ‘blitz’ set for Lewiston Jan. 19
The city of Lewiston Public Works crews are gearing up for a downtown snow removal “blitz” on Friday, Jan. 19. Individuals are requested to remove vehicles at 7 p.m. Jan. 19: • Ash Street from Bates Street to Canal Street; • Middle Street from Main Street to Oak Street; • Park Street from Main Street […]
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Dixfield middle school recognizes honor students
DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 8 Academic Excellence: Zoey Bordeau, Walker Flagg, Griffin Grant, Griffin Houghton, Layne Johnston, Aurora Maillet and Makenzie Woods. Academic Achievement: X’Ander Bouchard, Garrett Brissette, Queenie Dorotan, Eidyn Goodenough, Abby […]
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Bethel area land trust to begin webinar series on birds Jan. 24
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust is set to offer “Birds, Backyards and You — A Webinar Series” starting Wednesday, Jan. 24. Winter provides ample time to watch the birds visiting feeders and landscape and to try to figure out what is happening. It also is an opportune time to listen to a professional bird rehabilitator […]
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MaineCF grants available to Oxford County nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Oxford County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, 10 Oxford County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $68,610. The Community Building Grant Program supports projects and organizations that invest […]
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Norway grief group to resume Jan. 25
NORWAY — The Healing After Loss grief support group at The Table plans to start its next group on Thursday, Jan. 25, at The Table, 160 Main St. The group, for anyone who is struggling with grief over a loss of any kind, meets at 2 p.m. There will be six sessions meeting weekly every […]
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Maine Policy Matters launches new season
The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine has launched Season 5 of its podcast, Maine Policy Matters. It was created to make public policy information more accessible to policymakers; government, business and nonprofit leaders; and the general public. The podcast features interviews with experts on timely topics relevant to Maine. Season […]