Lunch program to celebrate 25 years NORWAY — Oxford Hills Area Association of Churches has served the Norway Community Free Lunch Program since 1992. In 2016, it served 4,523 meals for a cost of $1,279 or 14 cents per person, thanks to the help of local business, including the Good Shepherd Food Bank. A celebration […]
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Rumford Historical Society to meet RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold its first spring meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Town Hall auditorium. There has been a change of topic from the one previously announced in the Society’s newsletter. A round table discussion will be held with all attendees asked to participate in […]
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SeniorsPlus to present mini-expo for older adults in Kingfield
KINGFIELD — SeniorsPlus’ Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo will offer workshops and the opportunity for social interaction for older adults. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at the Kingfield Elementary School. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. The snow date is Friday, April 21. Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo offers […]
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Fill the Plate Breakfast to benefit SeniorsPlus' Meals on Wheels
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will hold a breakfast to benefit its Meals on Wheels nutrition program on Friday, March 31. The Fill the Plate Breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch in Auburn. The breakfast will honor former Speaker of the Maine House of Rep. Mark W. Eves with […]
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SeniorsPlus seeks volunteers
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Western Maine Agency on Aging, seeks volunteers for several of its programs. Volunteer opportunities include: Medicare advocate: Provides confidential assistance to individuals in understanding, reviewing options and choices with Medicare coverages. Experience in Microsoft Office products, Internet research and keyboarding skills required. Advocates must attend certification training program currently scheduled […]
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Heating program accepting applications FARMINGTON — Western Maine Community Action Inc. is scheduling appointments for residents of Franklin County who have not applied since Aug. 1, 2016, for the Low Income Home Heating Assistance Program. HEAP is a supplemental program that is meant to assist in paying part of a household’s heating costs. Applications will […]
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SeniorsPlus opens new dining site for Somali community at St. Mary's Nutrition Center
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced the launch of a new dining site in the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center at 208 Bates St. that is designed to cater to the Somali community The public is invited to attend lunches presented there on Mondays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. A $3 donation is suggested. The launch of this […]
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Seminar to discuss DASH Diet NORWAY — The DASH Diet has been proven to help lower blood pressure. Stephens Memorial Hospital’s registered dietitian Pat Watson will give an introduction to this eating plan while participants sample delicious, low-sodium, heart-healthy recipes. DASH Diet to Lower High Blood Pressure will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the […]
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SeniorsPlus offering nutrition, tips to Medicare in March courses
LEWISTON — The Education Center at SeniorsPlus has announced its upcoming events. All classes will be held at 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston and are free of charge, unless otherwise noted. Diabetes and Medication: Tuesday, March 7, 1 to 2 p.m. Instructor: Beacon Hospice Staff. Diabetes is a common lifelong disease which can be […]
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New dining site opens for Somali community
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Western Maine Agency on Aging, announces the launch of a new dining site designed to cater to the Somali community. The dining site is in the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St. The public is invited to attend lunches presented there at 11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) starting March […]