LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in January. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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CASA to hold training in March
AUGUSTA — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its next training for volunteer advocates from March 10 through March 14, 2025. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child […]
Christmas Eve at St. Luke’s
WILTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold our Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. Join us for a full Communion Service, favorite Christmas hymns, and candlelight. As always, all are welcome. We are located at 59 High St. in Wilton at the corner of School and High Streets. FMI: stlukeswilton.org or call […]
The Silver Circus
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Silver Circus is a high-energy, one-man circus show that is perfect for family audiences. This is a great way to create a sense of community and social togetherness. How do you do something as big as a circus when you’re only one person? Find out on December 28 at 4:30 p.m. […]
High Peaks Alliance hosts 16 regional clubs in Strong
STRONG — The High Peaks Alliance convened a Motorized Meet Up on Dec. 5 bringing together snowmobile and ATV clubs from across the High Peaks region. Attendees included state senators Russell Black and Joe Martin, James Turner, Matt Foster, and Brian Milligan from the State of Maine’s ORV program. Doug Dickenson from the Maine ATV […]
Bloom Academy of Dance presents winter holiday spectacular
FARMINGTON — Join Bloom Academy of Dance [formerly Thomas Performing Arts Center] for a festive winter holiday spectacular this season. Many young local dancers from Bloom Academy of Dance [B.A.D.] have been working hard on amazing choreography and honing their technique as they prepare to celebrate the season with holiday spirit. This spectacular promises to […]
Holiday concert, reunion slated
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, will hold its annual concert and reunion “Home For The Holidays” on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Mr. Muise loves to see the alumni join the performance. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. All donations received at the door […]
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Essentials FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet ministry at Old South Church in Farmington offers personal care products free of charge to people in the greater Farmington area who are having trouble making ends meet. The Essentials Closet is open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth Wednesday […]
Holiday activities and events
Sales PHILLIPS — There will be a children’s Christmas shopping day Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St, for children living in Phillips, Strong, Avon and Madrid Township. FMI call Joyce Potter at 207-639-5811. Festival of trees FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary is sponsoring the 26th […]