Doris Ray will present “Merry Old England” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Norway Memorial Library. She is standing beside a glass case display featuring various English artifacts, some of which she got on her trip. In her program, she will talk about what she saw and share pictures. Prizes will […]
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Rooks, author, to discuss evolution of Democratic Party
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will host Maine author and journalist Douglas Rooks at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Rooks will read from his new book, “Rise, Decline and Renewal: The Democratic Party in in Maine,” just published by Hamilton Books. In “Rise, Decline and Renewal,” Rooks tells the remarkable story of the Maine […]
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Coalition offering Cooking Matters classes
JAY — Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County is conducting a six-week Cooking Matters course from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at the St. Rose Catholic Rectory. The goal of the course is to teach adults about healthy meal preparation and shopping on a limited food budget. The Cooking Matters™ curriculum teaches […]
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Senior College program on ‘Cooking with Dave Nivus’
UPDATE: This program has been postponed to the snow date of March 15. BETHEL — Dave Nivus, co-owner of the Good Food Store and Catering Co., will present a program on “Soups, Stews and Chowder” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Bethel Congregational Church basement dining room. The program is being […]
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Author to discuss 'Maine’s Remarkable Women' during talk
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a talk by author Kate Kennedy on her latest book, “Maine’s Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters and Mothers Who Shaped History,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in recognition of International Women’s Day. The day commemorates the movement for women’s rights and celebrates the social, economic, […]
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Maine Law Dean Danielle Conway to discuss 'Why Law Matters More Than Ever'
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will host Danielle Conway, dean and professor of law at the University of Maine School of Law, for a dynamic presentation on “Why Law Matters More Than Ever.” Conway’s talk will take place at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. The event […]
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Cancer center March events to include 'Power of Prevention' talk
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St., has announced March activities. A special presentation, “The Power of Prevention,” will be held at the center at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 15. Maureen Higgins, Dempsey Center cancer health outreach educator, will talk about […]
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Project to kick off with talk on innovative techniques for growing crops
PHILLIPS — Will Bonsall, author of “Will Bonsall’s Essential Guide to Radical, Self-Reliant Gardening,” will kick off the new Seed Loan Project at the Phillips Public Library at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28. The talk is free and open to the public. Bonsall will discuss innovative techniques for growing vegetables, grains and perennial food crops […]
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New Ventures Maine offering free budget workshops in March
FARMINGTON — New Ventures Maine is offering several free workshops at three sites during March. “Budgeting Basics” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the NVME Office, 108 Perham St., Suite 2. Participants will learn about the basic components of building a budget, discussing money tracking, goal setting, challenges, ways […]
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UMF to present 'Reflections from a First Generation Peace Corps Volunteer'
FARMINGTON — What is it like to serve in the Peace Corps and how has it changed over the years? The University of Maine at Farmington will present “Reflections from a First Generation Peace Corps Volunteer.” The talk by community member Jo Josephson will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in room 101 […]