The UMA Lewiston Center plans to hold a virtual information session for those interested in pursuing admission in UMA’s Dental Assisting or Expanded Functions Dental Assisting programs. The session is scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. To attend, register online at uma.edu/dentalevents or call 207-753-6600 by Tuesday, Nov. 16, to receive a […]
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Lewiston library to screen documentary by active duty soldier
The Lewiston Public Library plans to provide a free, public screening of the 2015 documentary film “No Greater Love” at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Callahan Hall at the 200 Lisbon St. The screening will start with an introduction from Dr. Chris Price. “No Greater Love” is the first documentary directed by an active […]
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Auburn library to host vaping webinar Nov. 16
The Auburn Public Library is scheduled to offer an informative webinar presented by Emily Dooling-Hamilton, tobacco prevention specialist at Healthy Androscoggin, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, via Zoom. Her presentation will include education on e-cigarettes/vaping, statistics of teen e-cigarette/vaping use in Maine, the targeting of youth by media, public health consequences, and […]
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Waterville gallery to open ‘Shirt Stories: Frescoes’ exhibit
Waterville Creates’ next exhibition at its Ticonic Gallery, “Shirt Stories: Frescoes” by Barbara Sullivan, is scheduled to open Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 Water St. #106. A special members’ only reception will be held with the artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. To learn more about becoming a member, visit watervillecreates.org/membership. “Shirt […]
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Diocese to send delegation to World Youth Day in Portugal
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland plans to send a delegation of youth and their chaperones to the World Youth Day celebration in Lisbon, Portugal, to be held Aug 1-5, 2023. A virtual information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, to introduce the pilgrimage and go over preliminary details for the trip. […]
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University to host student talks about sustainability research
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host Sustainability Lightning Talks, five-minute presentations by Maine students about their sustainability research, from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Eight Maine students will present research about various topics, including promoting health in an Indigenous […]
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Turner church to welcome guest speakers Nov. 14, 21
TURNER — The First Universalist Church of Turner Center, on Route 117, plans to host two November guest speakers. Greg Grigsby will speak Sunday, Nov. 14. Serving children was his calling in life, and he was an elementary school counselor for 32 years. After retiring, he sensed a need to explore and expand a neglected […]
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Leeds society to host open house, holiday sale Dec. 4
The society plans also to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 14 at the Veterans’ Memorial.
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Campaign for Ending Hunger launches holiday meals program
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays. Throughout November and December, the campaign encourages people to donate $5 or more as part of its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative. “Maine credit unions understand that the holidays can be an especially stressful time,” said […]
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Lewiston area clergy to host Veterans Day prayer service
LEWISTON — Prince of Peace Parish plans to host a community-wide Veterans Day prayer service from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. This is the 17th year that the parish will offer the “We Remember and Give Thanks” evening of refection, honoring those who have served or […]