The opening reception is set for Saturday, April 9.
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Auburn churches to celebrate Palm Sunday
St. Michael’s Church, 78 Pleasant St., and High Street Congregational Church, both in Auburn, plan to celebrate Palm Sunday, April 10. People will gather at 10 a.m. at the back parking lot of the High Street church. Distribution of blessed palms will take place, and a procession of able people will walk around the neighborhood, […]
Wilton church announces Easter schedule
The Wilton Methodist Church, 600 Main St., has announced its Easter schedule. • Thursday, April 14 — Maundy Thursday Services at 4 p.m. • Friday, April 15 — Easter Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a Good Friday ecumenical service at 4 p.m. • Sunday, April 17 — Easter service at the […]
Farmington church plans free Easter program
‘Shadow of the Cross’ will be presented April 15 and 17.
Farmington coalition expands distribution hours of COVID-19 test kits
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has expanded its hours for distributing free at-home COVID-19 test kits at its office at 105 Mt. Blue Circle, Suite #1 while supplies last. The tests kits can now be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The tests being distributed […]
K-12 scholarship fund accepting applications
The Maine Children’s Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. The scholarships are for students in kindergarten through 12th grade for tuition for public or private school, or toward homeschooling expenses, according to a news release from the scholarship fund program, based in Bangor. The scholarship pays 75% of tuition up to […]
Simmons University recognizes local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University. They are Hannah Groves of Durham, Leah Bonis of Hebron, and Hamdi Dakane of Lewiston. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or […]
Lewiston agency to present advance care planning program
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, in collaboration with Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice and St. Mary’s Health System, plans to present a free, virtual program that tackles advance care planning in a simple and accessible format. It will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, via Zoom, according to a news release from SeniorsPlus, […]
Bishop to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass
Palm Sunday schedules at area parishes are available.
Winthrop society to host talk about oldest houses in town
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to begin its 2022 speakers series with a presentation by current homeowners about some of the oldest houses in town. The presentation will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. In 1771 Squier Bishop owned a […]