PORTLAND — The Maine Library Association (MLA) and League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) has announced a new partnership to inform and empower voters ahead of the November 2024 election. Libraries and Maine Local League chapters have long worked together to co-host voter registration events, educational programs, and candidate forums. Many libraries promote the […]

JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33, and American Legion Post 10, and their Auxiliaries will hold the annual public Prisoner of War/Missing In Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. at the POW/MIA Memorial, corner of Route 4 and Riley Road, Jay. All members, […]

JAY — On Friday, Aug. 23, OTIS Federal Credit Union hosted their second annual “Totes for Teachers” back-to-school event, giving away totes of supplies to teachers employed within the Credit Union’s field of membership. Teachers who stopped by were each given a plastic tote full of supplies ranging from pencils and notebooks to hand sanitizer […]

Art Show PHILLIPS — Phillips Area Community Center will host an Art Show on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PACC, 21 Depot St. Admission is free. There will be food for sale. Artists are sought for this one day event. Space or tables are $10 each – 6 or 8 […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in September. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]

WATERVILLE — The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation is excited to announce Androscoggin Land Trust is one of this year’s recipients of the Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants program. This grant program, now in its 17th year, focuses on smaller organizations that are impacting the health and wellbeing of Maine’s children. The 15 organizations that were […]

REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on September 18 and 25. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will […]

Sales NO. JAY — North Jay Grange #10 is planning another sale on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come celebrate with the Grange for 150 years of service to the community. In addition to the always different, and interesting things, household goods, lots of books, etc.,  there will be food items. […]

FARMINGTON — Who is ready for this year’s COLOR ME UNITED 5K Walk/Run? Mark your calendars for August 24 and register now. Runners will leave the Narrow Gauge parking lot at 9 a.m., walkers will follow at 9:05 a.m. …and everyone will be colorful when they finish. Individuals entry fee is $30 and teams are […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is accepting applications for the Meals on Wheels program serving older adults and individuals with disabilities in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. Meals on Wheels at SeniorsPlus has the capacity to serve more individuals in its tri-county service area. Meals on Wheels is a need-based rather than a financially based program. Individuals […]