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Leeds society plans spring historical walks
Members of the Leeds Historical Society plan to offer spring walks on weekend days to explore some locations of historical note in town. The following walks are scheduled. A tour of Keene’s Corner is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9. From an early store run by John Keene who sold spirituous liquors, among other […]
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Lewiston library to host tabletop roleplaying games
Lewiston Public Library’s Teen Services department plans to host a series of tabletop roleplaying games, in person in the second floor teen lounge. The games are scheduled for 4-6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, from April through June, at 22 Lisbon St., according to a news release from the library. Each […]
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Hall of famer to chair Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence
Registration is open for the 10th anniversary Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence, due to return as a hybrid event on Saturday, May 21, after two years fully virtual, according to a news release from the Independence Association. The 5K, 1 mile, and kids’ fun run will start from Independence Association’s building at 3 Industrial Parkway […]
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Auburn library to offer online yoga Tuesdays through May
Auburn Public Library plans to offer an online spring Slow Flow Yoga program, led via Zoom by instructor Rachel Legendre, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 5 through May 24. This is meant to be a moderately challenging class where pose variations will be offered to help everyone find their unique level of success. […]
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Hinckey museum plans virtual summer exhibit, lending library
HINCKLEY — The L. C. Bates Museum art summer exhibition, Wilderness and Culture, is due to open May 7 with a virtual reception from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition, which includes 35 works by 20 artists, is curated by Colby students María Minuesa and Caroline Scarola, under the guidance of Professor Véronique Plesch. In addition […]
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East Sumner church supports Ukrainian refugees
The Congregational Church of East Sumner has sent $200 to support the refugees of Ukraine, according to a news release from the church. A hand-painted gourd at the church is a visible symbol of the support for the Ukrainian people. It is painted in yellow and blue with a sunflower — the colors of the […]
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Augusta arboretum to open new learning experience
AUGUSTA — The Discovery Room at Viles Arboretum, which has provided opportunities for hands-on learning since it launched last January, is set to close at the end of May. In collaboration with the Children’s Discovery Museum, the room has been outfitted to create opportunities for exploration, with a nature sensory table, train table, loose-parts ball […]
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YWCA Central Maine to launch Stand Against Racism Challenge
LEWISTON — Previously known as the 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge, the Stand Against Racism Challenge: A Virtual Community of Growth is the same program developed by YWCA and adapted nationwide. The challenge is an opportunity to dive deep into racial equity and social justice. This year, YWCA will be investigating critical race […]
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Farmington hospital to offer health career scholarships
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is again offering health career scholarships. The scholarships will be presented to students in need of financial assistance who reside in Franklin County, as well as in Livermore Falls and Livermore, and are pursuing careers in the health care field, according to a news release from the hospital. […]