LEWISTON — Enrichment classes for families and children will return for the summer at Lewiston Adult Education. They will feature staff from Bates College, the Maine State Library and 4-H. Museum L-A has become the newest partner with Lewiston Adult Education. The local nonprofit organization will host a class in August. All the events will […]
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Turner resident receives scholarship Chloe Veilleux of Turner is the recipient of a scholarship from Hannaford Charitable Foundation, which are awarded each year to outstanding students who intend to enroll at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school. Chloe is the child of Kimberly Marschall and is graduating from Leavitt Area High School. She plans to […]
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Seniors Plus activities for June focus on staying healthy
LEWISTON — The SeniorsPlus Education Center has announced the June calendar. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free and located at 8 Falcon Road. Call SeniorsPlus at 800-427-1241 for more information and to register. Living Well for Better Health: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, May 30 to July 11; no class July 4; instructors, Robyn Spugnardi and […]
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Security video shows vandals slashing RSU 16 bus tires
[UPDATE: Reward offered in school bus vandalism] POLAND — Vandals slashed tires on all 22 school buses and a pickup truck at the Regional School Unit 16 administrative office early Wednesday, police said. Classes were canceled as police investigated the vandalism at the intersection of Aggregate Road and Route 26. The damage was estimated at […]
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Free class offered to help people manage their money
LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine will offer “My Money Works,” a free four-week money management class starting Wednesday, May 2. It will help participants gain the skills and confidence to stretch their money, pay bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement and set personal financial goals. The class will be held from […]
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New services for survivors The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) has announced two new services for survivors of sexual harassment and assault: text support and chat support. In addition to the statewide sexual assault helpline, people can text the helpline number, 1-800-871-7741, or go to mecasa.org to chat with an advocate. These services are […]
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Extension offers vegetable gardening workshop FARMINGTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a vegetable gardening workshop twice this month in Franklin County. The workshop will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the Wilton Town Office meeting room, 158 Weld Road, and at the same time on Wednesday, April […]
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Coalition offering Cooking Matters classes
JAY — Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County is conducting a six-week Cooking Matters course from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at the St. Rose Catholic Rectory. The goal of the course is to teach adults about healthy meal preparation and shopping on a limited food budget. The Cooking Matters™ curriculum teaches […]
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Auburn Adult Ed classes include yoga, painting, Medicare
AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education is taking registration for winter/spring courses. Below is a sample of some of the offerings in March. A full list can be seen in the brochure at at www.auburn.maineadulted.org. Painting with Maine Coffee and Canvas: Participants will paint with step-by-step instructions. Class starts Thursday, March 8. Dementia Conversations: The […]
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Chalk painting, toxins among SAD 52 class topics
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces several upcoming learning opportunities. Registration may be completed online at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org, by mail at P.O. Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256, in person at 129 Elm St., or by calling 207-345-3217. Chalk Painting: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, April 9 and 23. Participants will bring a small […]