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. Fraud & Scams: Date: Thursday, April […]

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. What is Spring IP Relay […]

REGION — Maine Historical Society (MHS) has launched a new digital portal that gives public access to its significant collection of historic clothing, made possible in part by a $134,184 grant in 2018 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The “Museums for America: Collections Stewardship” grant (MA-30-18-0288-18) supported the initiative to improve […]

REGION — Wednesday, May 12 at 4:30 pm via Zoom. In days gone by when people of New England were separated by long harsh winters they often celebrated spring by hanging May Baskets. A small but festive container filled with goodies, wildflowers, even baked goods was hung on the recipient’s door. A loud knock would […]

REGION — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the theme of the April 2021 Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month is “Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together.” The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is encouraging people to safely participate. Wear Blue Day is April 1: Post your photos for Wear Blue Day on […]

AUBURN – Poland Spring Water has generously donated 75 cases of water for use at the high-volume vaccination site run by Central Maine Healthcare at the Auburn Mall, the first such site in Androscoggin County. “The support of organizations like Poland Spring has been inspiring,” said Amy Lee, MBA, MBHA, MJ, FACMPE, vice president and […]

Baptist NEW PORTLAND —The Western Mountains Baptist Church will be celebrating Easter, Sunday, April 4. The morning will start off with a Sunrise Service held outside of the church at the cross at 6:15 a.m. Be sure to dress warm. Afterwards, at 7:15 a.m., there will be a big breakfast served inside the church.  Lots […]

ORONO — Issues of diversity in children’s literature will be the focus of an online panel discussion with authors, illustrators and editors on April 6, hosted by the University of Maine Raymond H. Fogler Library. The free public event, “Mirrors, Windows & Sliding Doors: A Panel Discussion on Diversity in Children’s Literature,” begins at 4 […]