Easter chorus BETHEL — There will be an opportunity for singers to join together for an Easter Chorus on Sunday, April 9. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome. There will be one rehearsal on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 in preparation for singing at 10 a.m. on Sunday at the West Parish Congregational Church […]
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Learn to grow tomatoes, peppers and melons
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing tomatoes, peppers, melons, and more from 6–7:15 p.m. on April 4. Growing Great Tomatoes, Peppers, Melons and More will offer simple tips and tricks to save time and improve yields. Peyton Ginakes, Extension research associate, and Mark Hutton, Extension […]
Bethel Rotary
BETHEL — This week’s guest speaker was Lizz Peacock, the newly appointed Managing Director of Maine Adaptive. Lizz shared about all the programs Maine Adaptive organizes year-round in Maine, in locations throughout the state. Their goal is total inclusivity when it comes to outdoor sports & recreation for all ages and abilities. Celebrating its 41st […]
Extension offers virtual 4-H volunteer training
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from noon–1 p.m. on March 28 and April 4. A second round of the training will be offered from 6-7 p.m. on April 19 and 26. Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey will explore the ways […]
SeniorsPlus’ upcoming classes
REGION — The following classes will be held in April: Wowzitude! ‘Travel’ – Norway Location Oxford, England Date: Tuesday, April 4, 10 a.m. Granada, Spain Date: Tuesday, April 18, 10 a.m. Location: SeniorsPlus Norway, 9 Marston St. Norway Game Day Date: Tuesday, April 18 (every third Tuesday), 1–3 p.m. Instructor: SeniorsPlus staff Location: SeniorsPlus […]
Registration open for Hike for Hospice
LEWISTON — Androscoggin invites all Mainers to Hike for Hospice on Saturday, May 13 at Pineland Farms to raise awareness for the importance of end-of-life care, emphasizing the support, kindness, and compassion that hospice services offer to patients and their families throughout Maine. Hike for Hospice aims to help ensure that high-quality hospice services are […]
Public hearing re location for Albany residents’ voting
ALBANY TWP — The Oxford County Board of Commissioners is considering discontinuing the currently established voting location in the Township of Albany, and allowing all voters in Albany Twp. to register and vote in any municipality in their representative district, pursuant to 21-A M.R.S. § 156 and 21-A M.R.S. § 632. A public hearing on […]
Community Health Options invites nonprofits to apply for grants
LEWISTON — Community Health Options urges nonprofits that promote physical and mental health in Maine’s communities to apply for its 2023 Wellbeing Grants. The company announced that the application process opens today. Applications for the grants, which range from $2,500 to $5,000, are due by 5 p.m., Friday, April 7, and awards will be announced […]
Cabin Fever Fun at First Universalist West Paris
WEST PARIS — On Thursday, March 16, at 12 p.m. there will be a Soup and Sandwich lunch – two kinds of soup, assorted sandwiches, and desserts – followed by an afternoon of games and puzzles. There will be card games like Hand and Foot and Cribbage (we know there are guys out there who […]
Gambling Control Board launches self-exclusion program
STATE — To coincide with March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Maine’s Gambling Control Board is pleased to announce a new virtual program that will allow people to voluntarily exclude themselves from being able to participate in casino gambling in Maine. Self-exclusion is an action a person can take to ban themselves from entering all […]