The Wayne Community Church, United Methodist, has welcomed the town’s Aging At Home program into the ground floor of the Janet Richardson Education Wing of the church. For more than 40 years, the church hosted nursery school and child care programs in this space. After the last child-care provider resigned, the church was unable to […]
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Rangeley chamber sets golf classic for Aug. 17
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce plans to hold its 29th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Mingo Springs Golf Course, 43 Country Club Road in Rangeley. There will be two shotgun starts, 8:30 and 1:30 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, Aug. 18, with two shotgun starts, […]
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Auburn-based college to offer free basic life support classes
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College plans to offer free Basic Life Support certification classes. Each course is set for 5-9 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 15 and 22, and is applicable to students entering any of the several healthcare professions, such as EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), nursing, CNA […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in August
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: Virtual: • Monday, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. • Friday, […]
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Area students make Western New England University dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two area students were among over 730 named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Western New England University. Timothy Doyle of West Gardiner is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in mechanical engineering. Nathan Miller of Winthrop is working toward an Engineering degree. Check out upcoming […]
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Reunion of 76th Division USAR-North set for Aug. 21 in Monmouth
A reunion of the 76th Division USAR-North is planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Monmouth Fish and Game Club, 347 U.S. Route 202 in Monmouth. The event will be pot luck. All past iterations/locations of the 76th Division are welcome. For more information, email Ray Ronan at [email protected]. […]
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Readfield Historical Society event set for Heritage Days
The Readfield Historical Society’s annual Wine & Cheese Social will kick off Readfield Heritage Days, set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the society, 759 Main St. in Readfield. Guests can tour the RHS museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will be available. Several books and items of a historical nature will […]
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Southern Maine veterans group to meet Aug. 11 in Lewiston
The Southern Maine Squadron has announced that the Air Force veterans that took basic training at Sampson Air Force Base from 1950 to 1956 will be getting together at noon Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Governors Restaurant at 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston, according to a news release from Bob Sawyer. Sampson was a naval […]
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Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Packs for Progress backpack program is still accepting applications. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12. These backpacks are for families that live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore Falls and Livermore. Those who live outside this area can call 211 Maine to find out whether there is a […]
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Winthrop society to host local author Aug. 11
Local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark is set to speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, at 107 Main St., to discuss her book “The Founders and Evolution of Summer Resorts and Kids’ Camps on Four Lakes in Central Maine — Torsey, Echo, Lovejoy and northern Maranacook” with […]