LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has several Online Education Center classes for upcoming dates. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Medicare Made Simple: Date & time: […]

LEWISTON — United Way of Androscoggin County, which serves both Androscoggin and Oxford counties, recently wrapped up a successful Day of Giving donation campaign to benefit area food pantries. The goal of the campaign was to raise $10,000 to help rural food pantries purchase food to help meet the increased needs in the communities they […]

FAYETTE — Exciting News Building news – Maine Cabin Masters have completed replacing the rotted sills.  The Friends of Starling Hall (FOSH) are very grateful for their excellent price and quick work. Save the following June 2021 dates June 5 — Annual Plant Sale at Starling Hall – 9 a.m. to-1 p.m. at 2769 Main […]

Those seeking a vaccination will be able to schedule an appointment at the time they register online, and some locations plan to offer a walk-in option as well.

REGION — Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is currently seeking farmers, foresters, wildlife specialists, ecologists, conservation enthusiasts, and community members of both Androscoggin and Sagadahoc county to attend board meetings and join our board of supervisors. Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (AVSWCD), founded in 1947, is a non-profit organization cooperating with […]

LIVERMORE — Livermore Library will be expanding their hours. According to Librarian Amanda Barton, beginning June 5, 2021 the Library will now be open on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This will give working patrons, who can’t make the open hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-6 p.m.) the opportunity to visit and allow […]

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REGION —The Animal Welfare Fund of the Maine Community Foundation is seeking applications from Maine organizations that address population control for cats and dogs. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2021. For application, guidelines, and a complete list of 2020 grants, go to www.mainecf.org. The Animal Welfare Fund awarded $140,870 in grants to 11 […]

LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for April 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Zoom 101: Using Video Technology […]

REGION — With gardeners planning for spring planting and local plant sales, a new publication from University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers guidance for plant sale donors, buyers and organizers. “Best Practices for Plant Sale Donors and Buyers in Maine” provides recommendations for preparing plants for group sales, how to be sure donations and purchases […]