MAINE – It takes more than a few flakes to deter letter carriers from making their appointed rounds throughout New England. “But, if they cannot reach your mailbox, they cannot deliver your mail,” said Lloyd Keast, Postal Operations Manager. “The Postal Service treats safety and service with equal priority,” Keast said, “That’s why we remind you […]

BELFAST — Registration is now open for an online project management program, Practical Project Management, offered March 12, 17, 19 and 24 or May 5, 7, 12 and 14 through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. Both sessions of this four-day online professional development program, taught by Angela Wheaton, run from 12:30–4:30 p.m. The fee […]

WEST PARIS — February may be a winter month, but it also holds promise for spring. The days are longer, and the sun feels warmer. Fun fact about February – it comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” Let us cleanse our minds and spirits! Worship services begin at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome! Please note […]

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two new webinars about cooking with Maine foods from 2–2:45 p.m. Feb. 9 and Feb. 23. “Cooking with the Maine Harvest” opens with a webinar about how to use an electric pressure cooker, followed two weeks later with another webinar about reducing food waste in the home […]

LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for February 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 Banking in 2021 Date: Tuesday, February 2 Time: […]

SOUTH PARIS — Oxford County 4-H is offering a virtual workshop for youth in partnership with Bethel Area Arts & Music (BAAM). Youth will learn how to hand draw their own stickers as well as see a demonstration on digital drawing and creating your own small business. This workshop is free to attend and materials will be […]

AUGUSTA — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a Maine child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 23-26, 2021. This four-day, online training is free and is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem in the Maine District […]

LEWISTON — Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through FREE training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no cost. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins is alerting Mainers to be on the lookout for their stimulus payments in the form of prepaid debit cards in the mail if they have not already received these funds.  The stimulus checks of up to $600 per individual were authorized by the COVID-19 relief package.  Senator Collins is […]

REGION — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS) is planning to hold a virtual support group for adult survivors (18+) of sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment beginning in early 2021. This group is specifically for women who have worked with a therapist and who have a high level of healthy, self-coping skills. […]