ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a virtual cultural exchange club for youth, best suited for ages 12–18 years, with its first meeting scheduled for 9:30–10:30 a.m. April 24. Additional meetings will be 9:30–10:30 a.m. May 8 and 22, and 4–5 p.m. April 29, May 13 and 27. “4-H Virtual Passport Around the […]
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Turkey Dinner April 10
LOVELL — Lovell United Church of Christ is pleased to offer their third annual Spring Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday April 10, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. This will be a take-out only dinner. Menu will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and homemade roll and pie. Cost is $10. This dinner always sells out […]
SMH welcomes Swan as diabetes educator
NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Department Manager, Lissa Merrill, PT, is pleased to announce that Karen Swan, RN, has accepted the role of Diabetes Nurse Educator at Stephens. Karen is a registered nurse of fifteen years, with six years of experience as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). To become certified […]
SeniorsPlus April Classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for April 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. What is Spring IP […]
Public supper April 17
WEST PARIS — American Legion Auxiliary, Ring McKeen Post 151 will be holding a public supper April 17 from 5-6:30 p.m at the Legion hall on Church Street in West Paris. The meal will include meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls, dessert and beverage. C ost is $10 per person and proceeds will benefit […]
Plunkett breaks out
AUGUSTA — This past year has been challenging. We have been quarantining, masking, “pivoting,” rising up, breaking down, and just trying to keep it together. To mark the events of this moment, the annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival will break out of its usual format to celebrate the University of Maine at Augusta’s (UMA) […]
FinnAm society to meet
WEST PARIS — The Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine is pleased to announce that it will be holding its annual organizational meeting and Members’ Potluck at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 18 at the FinnAm Hall in West Paris. Welcome back.
UMaine tuition raffle deadline soon
ORONO — Four weeks remain to enter for a chance to win a year’s worth of in-state tuition at the University of Maine for yourself, a family member or friend, or perhaps a student in need. The UMaine Alumni Association will pay at least $9,000 to cover the prize recipient’s tuition at UMaine in Orono […]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
AUGUSTA — Maine Children’s Trust, the state chapter for Prevent Child Abuse America, recognizes the importance of community-based support for all children and families, as Governor Mills proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The theme of this year’s awareness and impact campaign is “Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together.” “We can build […]
UMA Lewiston to hold information sessions
LEWISTON — The UMA Lewiston Center will hold two virtual Information Sessions this April for those interested in pursuing admission in UMA’s Dental Assisting or Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) Programs. The information sessions are scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, and 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 29. Those participating in the virtual information sessions […]