Names or photos for the event’s visual memorial can be submitted by Monday, Dec. 12.
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Lewiston’s YWCA launches new professional development program
Applications are open now; the first cohort begins Jan. 9.
Libraries in Auburn, Damariscotta, Lovell to help bridge digital divide
Interested residents should contact the three libraries for workshop dates and times.
Winthrop society to host holiday cookie walk fundraiser Dec. 16, 17
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host its second annual Holiday Cookie Walk from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St. All items will be individually wrapped, packaged in small bags and displayed on a […]
Farmington church to hold Christmas cantata Dec. 16, 18
FARMINGTON — “Everlasting Light,” a Christmas cantata, is scheduled to be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 18, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. There also will be two instrumental selections to round out the program. If any performance is cancelled because of snow, the program will be […]
Denmark center to hold celebration soiree, silent auction Dec. 15
Denmark Arts Center plans to recognize its season’s successes with an annual meeting, followed by its celebration soiree and silent auction. Events are set for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the 50 West Main St. center. The silent auction, with gifts for the holidays or a treat for oneself, will be displayed for bidding […]
Farmington-area ministry to hold service of compassion, hope Dec. 15
Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry is set to hold a Service of Compassion and Hope in the Christmas Season at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road in Farmington. The Christmas season is a joyful time for many people, but for those who have lost a loved one, this can be […]
Diocese names Christmas Card Contest winners
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development. All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by the artists reflecting a passage from Scripture, with one […]
Lewiston cribbage league shares results
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for Dec. 1. Stan Tetenman and Marie Madore placed first, Leo Bergeron and Woody Dulac placed second, Henry Maheux and Ron Cloutier placed third, Anita Maheux and Ethel Landry placed fourth, and Muffett Dulac and Gary David placed fifth. League play is at 9 a.m. […]
Yearlong adult reading challenge to wrap up at Rumford library
Rumford Public Library’s Read Through 2022 adult reading challenge is in its final stretch. The library reminds patrons to turn in their reading logs by Tuesday, Dec. 27. Those who participate in the reading challenge and read one book shelf of books, 10 books, will receive a $5 gift card to a Rumford establishment. Readers […]