LEWISTON — The Lewiston mass casualty event of Oct. 25 underscored the critical need for maintaining an adequate blood supply. On that evening, Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) relied not only on its own supplies, but on the resources of the American Red Cross and other community partners, as well. Simply put, blood donations save lives. With […]

STATE — In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, churches and other locations throughout the Diocese of Portland will hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services in October. Media can attend services statewide. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to […]

STATE — The Moving Maine Network – a statewide coalition working to improve transportation access for every person in Maine – is convening Virtual Community Forums & Listening Sessions in mid-October to hear people’s experiences, stories, and concerns about transportation access across our state. The goals of these sessions are to share information about what […]

BETHEL — It’s that time of year again, folks! The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, along with our Signature Sponsor, Everett Propane, is gearing up for our big event of the year – the Annual Awards Dinner and Meeting. And guess what? Nominations are now open for our honored awards, they include the Henry H. […]

COUNTY — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired (OCEAR) will meet on September 20 at the West Paris Universalist Church on Main Street. The summer recess is over and we will resume monthly meetings, on the third Friday of each month through November, and then start up again in the spring. Sign-ins will begin at 10:30. […]

Sale HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will be selling our FAMOUS chicken pies and gravy on the third Saturday of the month until further notice. This month’s sale will be on Saturday, September 21. Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning of the 21st by calling the church, at […]

Woodcarvers AUGUSTA — The Maine Woodcarvers Association is dedicated to the education and promotion of woodcarving as an art form. In keeping with this philosophy, we organize and promote the annual Maine Woodcarvers Association Show. The Maine Wood Carvers Association Show and Competition will be at the Buker Community Center, 22 Armory Street in Augusta […]

WILTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will hold a public hearing on its 2025-2028 Area Plan that outlines the organization’s vision to serve the older and disabled adult populations over the next four years. The public is invited to participate. Comments also are welcome via email […]