CANTON — The Lake Anasagunticook Association (LAA) recently announced the start of a two-year watershed protection project in the Lake Anasagunticook Watershed to address Non-Point Source (NPS) pollution. LAA has partnered with Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District (Oxford County SWCD) and the Androscoggin River Watershed Council (ARWC) to conduct and manage the project. […]
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WMAG begins 2021 exhibit season
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group begins its 2021 season of exhibits at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main Street, Norway with its very first exhibit of Self Portraits. These portraits by group members and other local artists may be representational, stylized, whimsical, caricature, or abstract but, we hope, in all cases surprising and delightful. […]
SMH to offer walk-in vaccine
NORWAY — The vaccination clinic located on the Stephens Memorial Hospital Campus in the Ripley Medical Office Building at 193 Main Street in Norway is now offering walk-in vaccine appointments Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Maine residents 18 and older. Those arriving for a walk-in appointment should be at […]
SeniorsPlus offers transportation to vaccine sites
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has launched assistance with accessing COVID-19 vaccinations as part of the nationwide effort by the Department of Health and Human Services to reach all Americans, including the homebound and individuals in remote rural areas. This new social services outreach effort […]
SeniorsPlus May support groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online support groups for May 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Caregiver Support Groups […]
Scribner’s Mill Museum to reopen
HARRISON — Purchased by John and Marilyn Hatch in 1983 at the time that Mr. Edward Scribner had required nursing home care, the Hatches started to carefully restore the Homestead to its 1924 period of significance. The 1924 date was selected, because Jesse Scribner had updated the house with an addition to allow a modern […]
Prostate cancer support training
REGION — After prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment many men choose to put the experience behind them and go on with their lives, but some are willing to share their personal experiences with others and help guide them through what can often be a difficult emotional journey. The statewide nonprofit, Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer […]
MEOC to host free individualized sessions
ORONO — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and older who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions will be held at the following dates and times: Wednesday, June 2, at 9 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m.; […]