Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine is looking for adult volunteers to serve as coordinators at eight of its school-based mentoring programs. Coordinators are community members 18 or older who can dedicate 90 minutes, one day each week, from October through May, except school vacation weeks, to supervise Big/Little match meetings of high school mentors […]
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Diocese of Portland announces Advent events via Zoom
PORTLAND — Churches around Maine plan to offer Zoom services during Advent. As additional activities are announced, they will be added to portlanddiocese.org/advent. Third and fourth weeks of Advent (Dec. 11-24) “Advent with the Holy Family” (Brunswick) This retreat will be held at different times and venues to accommodate the schedules of those who wish […]
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Miss Apple Blossom pageant crowns 11 winners
LISBON — The third annual Miss Apple Blossom pageant was held Nov. 5 at the Lisbon United Methodist Church. Eleven winners from different age groups were crowned; they will compete in the 15th annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant. This is the largest fundraiser for Crossroads Youth Center, a nonprofit charitable organization, and is scheduled to […]
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Fellowship created in memory of former Pine Tree director
PORTLAND – Pine Tree Legal Assistance has created the Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship, a new initiative to increase access to free civil legal aid in Western Maine. The fellowship was created in memory of Pine Tree’s former executive director, Nan Heald, who led the organization from 1990 until her death earlier this year. The […]
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Lewiston club recognizes bridge players
The Lewiston Bridge Club has announced its winners for the Tuesday, Nov. 29, game. Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn came in first. Second were Roger Labbe of Lisbon and Paul Clements of New Gloucester. Third were Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield and Georgette Jewell of South Paris […]
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Brewer-based hospital launches statewide How Are You? movement
It is the next step in checking in on Mainers’ well-being, building deeper connections.
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Chester Greenwood Day warms crowd despite the rain
In spite of weather conditions, the celebration of the inventor of earmuffs went off without a hitch as hundreds flocked to downtown Farmington.
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Christmas at Norlands returns Dec. 10 in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Christmas at Norlands is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center at 290 Norlands Road. The event features 1870’s style children’s crafts, light refreshments and stories and games led by “Aunt Clara,” known locally as Willi Irish. Trustee Ron Kley will share memories of […]
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UMaine Farmington community celebrates season with giving spirit
Activities include the Giving Tree, a pajama drive, and food and toy collections.
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Wilton church to hold Santa’s Workshop for children Dec. 10
Each child will be able to shop for their adult loved ones.