RUMFORD — Living Well for Better Health, a free workshop series, will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, March 30 to May 4, at the Beacon House, 20 Congress St. The series is for adults with any kind of ongoing health condition. A family member or a friend may also attend There will […]
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New Auburn Seniors postpone meetings AUBURN — The New Auburn Seniors have canceled the Monday, March 5, meeting. Events will resume Monday, March 19, at the Sacred Heart Church when the seniors will have a spaghetti lunch. For more information or to find out parking availability, call Helen at 207-375-6588, Larry at 207-784-2836 or Ginger […]
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Hartford offering Rapid Renewal Service AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has announced that the Town of Hartford has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations. Rapid Renewal is an e-commerce service allowing residents to conduct business with municipal government and state […]
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Sunday Indie Market on Lisbon Street LEWISTON — A Sunday Indie Market will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the old Lamey Wellehan Building, 110 Lisbon St. This month will feature 20 local artists, vintage dealers, handmade artisans, music and pop-up food space. The market specializes in local, handmade, quirky and […]
Physician to address 'Heart Disease in Women'
BETHEL — Daniel van Buren, MD, director of Cardiovascular Medicine at the New England Heart Institute at Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin, New Hampshire, will discuss “Heart Disease in Women” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Congregational Church, 32 Church St. Snow date is Feb. 15. The program is sponsored by To […]
SeniorsPlus announces classes on diabetes, chronic pain
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced upcoming workshops: A Living Well with Diabetes workshop will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 9 to March 16, in the Education Center, 8 Falcon Road. Living Well with Chronic Pain sessions will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 7 to March 14, in […]
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Democrats to hear speaker at meeting MINOT — The Minot and Mechanic Falls Democrats will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Minot Town Office. If there are questions about the weather impacting the meeting, call 207-966-2012. Poland Democrats are invited. College planning workshops offered LEWISTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center […]
Wilton Fish & Game offering handgun training class
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association will offer basic handgun training for age 21 and older under the instruction of Sheriff Scott Nichols. Participating students will undergo a four-hour training at the Wilton Fish & Game, Route 2. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. The […]
Making jewelry, beekeeping among adult ed classes in RSU 16
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education has announced several upcoming learning opportunities. Registration may be completed online at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org, in person at 129 Elm St. or by mail at PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. College Preparation, diploma classes and HiSET testing begin anytime. Call 207-345-3217 to learn more or to make an […]
SAD 52 Adult Education to offer CNA course
TURNER — The Maine-approved CNA course, offered three times a year through SAD 52, includes classroom work, skills labs and clinical experience. The course is an 11- week course of 180 hours. CNAs are caregivers who provide patients assistance with activities of daily living and basic needs. They also help patients feel safe and comfortable […]