The University of Maine at Farmington Actuarial Science Program recently hosted six Maine high school math teachers at its Farmington campus for a meet-and-greet networking event sponsored by the national Actuarial Foundation. Teachers from Auburn, Machias, South Portland, Ellsworth and Farmington participated. The event was an opportunity for teachers to collaborate with colleagues, learn about […]
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Winthrop society to celebrate opening of center during August
August marks the first anniversary of the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St. Plans are under way for a month full of celebration. Each week in August there will be a free drawing of items from local businesses. People can stop by the center to see the objects on display and browse […]
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Community college to offer free welding academy
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in the welding field. The no-charge Welding Academy Program provides three consecutive, 40-hour weeks of hands-on training, taught by an industry expert. The program is scheduled to begin Monday, […]
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Auburn student graduates from oil technician training class
BRUNSWICK — Brandon Michael Wood of Auburn has graduated from MEMA Technical Education Center’s oil technician training class. He will now be eligible to apply for and take the Journeyman exam. Wood, the son of Emily Wood and Jeremy Strout, is a graduate of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone. He plans […]
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Livermore Falls library announces August events
LIVERMORE FALLS — It’s almost time to solve the marine mystery at Treat Memorial Library. Weekly clues have been given all summer and the final clue are scheduled be revealed at the library, on Facebook, and on its Beanstack site on Thursday, Aug. 4. Those who want to solve the mystery with others or just […]
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Brunswick senior center to host health expo Oct. 20
Registration is open for the 2022 People Plus Senior Health Expo. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Brunswick Recreation Center at 220 Neptune Drive in Brunswick. Both sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available with space for up to 70 vendor tables. Maine has the highest percentage […]
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Centers to offer Chemo Brain Q&A Aug. 8 via Zoom
The Beth C. Wright and Dempsey centers are offering an informational session that breaks down the characteristics of chemo brain, as well as strategies to help manage symptoms. Mackenna Murtagh, a neuropsychology post-doctoral fellow for Goodwill Northern New England NeuroRehab Services, plans to lead this workshop and Q&A at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, via […]
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Maine Outing Club fundraises for Sugarloaf cabin renovations
The Maine Outing Club’s cabin in Carrabassett Valley, near Sugarloaf Mountain, has been selected for renovation by the Magnolia Network’s Maine Cabin Masters. The University of Maine club is fundraising for the $20,000 needed to complete the renovation before Sept. 1. “Maine Cabin Masters” is a television show on the Magnolia Network documenting the restoration […]
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Lewiston library to host Marine Mammals of Maine presentation
LEWISTON — The Summer Reading Program is set to continue with a presentation by Marine Mammals of Maine at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. This free public event is aimed towards adults, but is open to all ages if interested. Whales play a vital […]
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Minot church schedules August services, soloists
The Minot Historical Society has announced its annual schedule for August Sunday services at the Center Minot Church. The 1846 Minot Center Congregational Church is located at 512 Center Minot Hill Road. The inside of the building is as it was the year it was built. Pastor Frances Lodge will lead all services. The Aug. […]