LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family Parish plan to hold their annual card party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the church Parish Hall on 607 Sabattus St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. People are asked to use the back entrance. There will be gift raffles, door prizes […]
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Durham student makes Maryland university dean’s list
BALTIMORE, Md. — Megan Connelly of Durham, a member of the class of 2023, has been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Loyola University Maryland. In order to qualify for the dean’s list at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.5 for the term, provided that in the […]
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Lewiston library to host tabletop roleplaying games
Lewiston Public Library’s Teen Services department plans to host a series of tabletop roleplaying games, in person in the second floor teen lounge. The games are scheduled for 4-6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, from April through June, at 22 Lisbon St., according to a news release from the library. Each […]
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Farmington native, UMF senior to launch 1st published book
University of Maine at Farmington senior Carrie Close is launching her first published book in April, and will march in the university’s 2022 commencement ceremony in May when she graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Her book, “What Have I Done?,” is a collection of poems and short stories published […]
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Health network announces April workshop schedule
Adult Mainers can register for Healthy Living for ME’s free and low-cost workshops. Four workshops are scheduled to launch in April: HealthMatters, Better Health Now with Pain, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and Better Health Now with Diabetes, according to a news release from the network. “Every step someone makes towards improving their health and […]
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Camden library to host author of ‘SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir’
As part of the Camden Public Library’s celebration of both National Poetry Month and Maritime Month in April, the library plans to host writer Nick Stone for an online event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. He will introduce his new book, “SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir.” The program will include both true-to-life stories and readings […]
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Summit to educate, take action to end food waste
People can register online by Friday, April 1.
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Maine parishes to host sacrament of reconciliation
PORTLAND — Catholics plan to hold the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) from Monday through Friday, April 4-8, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. During “The Light is On for You” initiative, confessions are offered on multiple evenings across the state. To search by county for a church offering the […]
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Educational center to offer virtual college planning sessions in April
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Tuesday, April 19 at 10 and 11 a.m.; • Wednesday, April 20 at 9 and 10 a.m., and 6 and 7 p.m.; • […]
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Hall of famer to chair Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence
Registration is open for the 10th anniversary Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence, due to return as a hybrid event on Saturday, May 21, after two years fully virtual, according to a news release from the Independence Association. The 5K, 1 mile, and kids’ fun run will start from Independence Association’s building at 3 Industrial Parkway […]