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 […]
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UMaine Farmington to connect math teachers, students with research competition
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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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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Sprout Lewiston growing a love for ecology and education
Sprout Lewiston, a new summer program brought to Lewiston focuses on educating the youth and teaching them to give back to their community by cleaning up public parks. As many of the teens started the program lacking knowledge of the natural ecosystem of Lewiston, almost all of them now have goals to build their own garden at home.
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Bath trust to host elderberry tincture workshop Aug. 6
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a workshop on the simple process making elderberry tincture at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the LOCAL Garden at the corner of High and Lemont streets. Participants can use fresh or dried elderberries and other simple ingredients, which will be provided, to make and bring […]
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Winthrop society to celebrate one-year anniversary through August
Business meeting set for Aug. 4.