WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library in downtown Winthrop will host educator Karen Toothaker at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. Toothaker will host an all-ages tea party to celebrate the release of her new book, “The Rag Doll Gift.” Rag dolls of many styles will be available for children at the event, and children are […]
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Panagore to speak in Hebron church
HEBRON — Reverend and author Peter Panagore will address the Hebron Community Baptist Church Sunday, June 24. With a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University, he has been a member of the First Radio Parish Church of America for the past 15 years. He has written the Daily Devotions TV segment viewed by millions […]
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Farmington Grange lecture series returns
FARMINGTON — Farmington Grange’s lecture series on the rural arts returns at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, with a talk by local herbalist Janet Edwards. Her topic is “Gathering Wild Plants — All Season.” Edwards, or “Mountain Mama of Maine,” has spoken at the grange on lavender and on making herbal cosmetics. For more than […]
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Rangeley Family Medicine to offer healthy living workshop series
RANGELEY — Rangeley Family Medicine, 42 Dallas Hill Road, will offer a free Living Well for Better Health series from July 11 through Aug. 15. Because ongoing health conditions affect so many adults, SeniorsPlus offers this interactive workshop series where participants learn tools to better manage their own health conditions. The workshop has also been shown to reduce […]
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Dempsey Center free June programs include spa day, adventure camp
LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center announces its free June programs intended for cancer patients, their families and caregivers, unless otherwise noted. All programs are held at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St., fifth floor, unless otherwise noted. Resting Comfortably: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Monday, June 4. Participants will explore ways to rest through gentle and restorative […]
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Donald Trump gives freed Americans flag-waving, wee-hours welcome
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — Staging a made-for-TV, still-of-the-night arrival ceremony, President Donald Trump welcomed home three Americans freed by North Korea and declared their release a sign of promise toward his goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. Speaking early Thursday on an air base tarmac with the former detainees by his side, Trump […]
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Alessio to explain influences on men’s clothing for historical society
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society will host an educational program with local collector, educator and businessman Lew Alessio titled “What Men Wore … and they called it macaroni.” The talk will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the society’s museum on the third floor of the Androscoggin County Building. Food, shelter […]
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SeniorsPlus to present mini-expo for older adults
KINGFIELD — SeniorsPlus will present a mini-expo from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 19 (snow date Friday, April 20), at the Kingfield Elementary School. The Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo will offer workshops and the opportunity for social interaction for older adults. The event is free and open to the public. A continental breakfast […]
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NAMI Maine to offer confidential mental illness educational program for families
RUMFORD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness will offer Family-to-Family starting on Tuesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. This is a free, confidential program. Family-to-Family is an evidence-based, educational program for family members and friends of people living with mental illness taught by teachers who have also lived with this experience. Participants will learn […]
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Dempsey Center to note anniversary, hold free classes
LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St., fifth floor, has announced free April programs. The center will hold a 10th anniversary open house from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7. There will be free workshops, tours and a chance to talk with staff and volunteers to learn more about programs and services. […]