OXFORD — There will be a Heartsaver CPR and First Aid class at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Advent Christian Church, 1130 Main St. In this course, students will learn basic first aid; adult, child and infant CPR; and how to use an AED. On completion of the one-day class, they will receive a two-year certification in accordance with […]
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Living Well for Better Health workshop will begin in March
NORWAY — SeniorsPlus is offering a six-week workshop, Living Well for Better Health, beginning Monday, March 12, and run on successive Mondays. The workshop will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Harper Conference Room, Ripley Building, Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. The workshop may help those with chronic aches and pains, […]
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Residents invited to apply for Lewiston police citizens' academy
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy will launch a 10-week program on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Participants will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the police department except for two classes. Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation to the off-site classes. The program will provide insight on the various […]
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'Clean-up Your Credit' workshop to be offered in Turner, Lewiston
LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine is offering two free workshops for people of all ages called “Clean-up Your Credit.” The first workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Turner Adult Education. The second workshop will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Lewiston Adult Education […]
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Beginner beekeeping classes offered in Mexico
MEXICO — The Western Maine Beekeeper’s Association will hold the annual Beekeeping School starting Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Region 9 School. Ten weekly classes are scheduled from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The sessions are taught by area beekeepers, so the information is both practical and relevant to the climate in western Maine. Class […]
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'Essentials of College Planning' workshops announced
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free workshops, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and older at the following times and locations: Mexico: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 18 and Feb. 1 and 15, at University College Rumford/Mexico, 60 Lowell St. Paris: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 22 and Feb. 5, at Western Maine […]
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Ukulele, Franco history, comedy classes lead Lewiston Adult Ed offerings
LEWISTON — A class on French-speaking immigrants and ukulele lessons make up two of the more than 30 new classes coming to Lewiston Adult Education in the winter-spring semester. Professor Mary T. Rice-Defosse of Bates College will teach French in Lewiston-Auburn, a one-night history lesson. Margery Landis shall help students strum in Play the Ukulele. […]
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LAC Senior College offering classes to fight cabin fever
LEWISTON — USM LAC Senior College is offering 27 classes to beat the winter blues. The one-day, two-hour classes will run Jan. 22 to March 2. Love to travel? Students can visit exotic lands with people who have been there: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, sub-Saharan Africa, China, Scotland, Prince Edward Island and New Zealand. Is […]
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Pre-diabetes lifestyle change program beginning at DFD Russell Medical Center
LEEDS — The DFD Russell Medical Center office will offer a free Lifestyle Change Program starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, with an information session. The PreventT2 curriculum, approved for the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), features multiple sessions over 12 months covering healthy, long-term changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. […]
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Cancer Resource Center offering 'Tips for a Healthier You' class
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine will offer a monthly class, “Tips for a Healthier You.” Katie Goldberg, nutrition educator with Healthy Oxford Hills, will instruct. This interactive, hour-long class will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the center, 199 Main St. There will be discussions on ways to increase […]