FARMINGTON — MaineHealth is offering another round of its free one-year Food as Medicine program, which supports individuals with one or more chronic health conditions who have limited access to healthy food. The program is facilitated by Kathy Doyon, a trained health educator from the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County. The next session […]
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Maine schools to compete statewide in Winter Games starting Jan. 9
Children are participating in all 16 Maine counties and 13 additional states.
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Human trafficking vigil set for Jan. 11 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, Safe Voices and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Service invites the public to attend a vigil to remember the lives of Mainers lost to human trafficking. This vigil is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St. Speakers […]
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Lewiston student makes New York university president’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Erin Anderson of Lewiston, a sports management major, earned president’s list honors during the 2022 fall semester at State University of New York at Canton. The president’s list recognizes full-time students who achieve a 3.75 or greater GPA. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Registration open for Winterkids ski, snowboard challenge at Sugarloaf
The first 50 people to register by Jan. 31 will receive a WinterKids fleece headband.
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Optimist clubs to host essay contest
The winner will advance to the New York-New England district contest.
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Mechanic Falls student completes research at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Cole Ouellette of Mechanic Falls, a member of the class of 2024 majoring in computer science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was part of a student team that recently completed a research project, “Tracking Reentry Phase for Individuals Post Incarceration.” According to a news release from the institute, all undergraduates are required to […]
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Auburn college to offer free computer trainings
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is offering free Computer Support Specialist training. That training features CompTIA Information Technology Fundamentals + and A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security +, and a four-course bundle training which includes all four, called Computer Information Specialist, according to a news release […]
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Bath museum offers free admission weekends through March
BATH — Maine Maritime Museum is offering free admission to all weekend visitors in January, February and March thanks to support from Bath Savings. Weekend visitors can experience indoor tours of the historic Percy & Small shipyard, scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturdays. New exhibits on view include “Women Behind the Lens: The Photography of Emma […]
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Portland Diocese observes slavery, human trafficking prevention month
The diocese offers outreach resources, online education, and dates to remember.