BRIDGTON — Through These Doors and New England Arab American Organization will sponsor three virtual workshops for faith leaders and congregation members who want to learn new ways to support victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. Building Bridges: Addressing Domestic Violence through the Lens of Faith will begin on May 25 and continue weekly through June 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This free three-part series is facilitated […]
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Maine IFW offers workshops
BRYANT POND — Join us for a daylong workshop to expand your outdoor skills! All experience levels and backgrounds are welcome. Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW), Sunday, May 23, 2021 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bryant Pond, Maine. Registration fee:$95 Join a group of females and learn a new outdoor hobby, or increase your current knowledge […]
SeniorsPlus May support groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online support groups for May 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. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Caregiver Support Groups […]
SeniorsPlus May classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for May 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. CLASSES Legal Services for the Elderly: An Overview […]
Birthing hospitals achieve safe sleep certification
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that all 26 Maine birthing hospitals are now Safe Sleep Certified, making Maine the second state nationally to achieve this milestone that protects babies from sleep-related deaths. DHHS and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention worked with Maine’s birthing hospitals, those with dedicated maternity and birthing facilities, to increase the number certified through the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification program. […]
American Legion Auxiliary names 2021 Miss Poppy
BETHEL — The American Legion Auxiliary, Mundt-Allen Post #81, Bethel, recently announced that Miss Harper Phelps has been selected Miss Poppy 2021. Harper, 7, daughter of Neil and Carrie Phelps of Mason Twp., is in first grade at Crescent Park School and is a Junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #81. Harper’s […]
SeniorsPlus May healthy living workshops
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for May. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Healthy Living For Me workshops include Tai Chi for Health & Balance, Better Health NOW, Better Health Now with Diabetes […]
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program offered
PARIS — The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal […]
Volunteers sought for The Bethel Mural Project
BETHEL — The Bethel Mural Project is a community, public art installation to be painted on all four walls of The Gem Theater, 48 Cross St., June 12 through July 1. The mural will be designed by Ryan Adams, a professional artist from Portland. Adams has painted dozens of murals in Maine as well […]
SeniorsPlus May classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for May 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. CLASSES Legal Services for the Elderly: An Overview […]