SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, plans to host listening sessions pertaining to the Maine Aging Study from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at its three locations (Lewiston, Norway and Wilton) in Western Maine. The public can attend at no cost; lunch will be provided. […]
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St. Albans nonprofit sponsors statewide conference participants
St. Albans-based nonprofit SKILLS, Inc. sponsored several individuals from the organization to attend the Speaking Up for Us statewide conference, held Sept. 19-20 in Waterville. The group — Irene Corbin, Laurie Boutelle, Suzie Gross and Roberta Lessard — joined peers from across the state to discuss and learn about self advocacy. Speaking Up For Us […]
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Panel to discuss Question 3 on Pine Tree Power in Damariscotta Oct. 5
DAMARISCOTTA — A Lincoln County Community Conversations panel discussion on Nov. 7 referendum ballot Question 3 is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the American Legion Post 42, 527 Main St. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. […]
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Waterville Children’s Grief Support groups to start Oct. 12
WATERVILLE — The next six-week session of Hope’s Place, a grieving children’s program offered by Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, is set for 6-7 p.m. Thursdays starting Oct. 12. Hope’s Place groups will be held at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment […]
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Senior college program on Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 5 in Bethel
BETHEL — Tips from the latest research from the Alzheimer’s Association are set to be presented by Valerie Cole, SeniorsPlus licensed social worker, from 4:30-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the West Parish Congregational Church, 32 Church St. This “Healthy Living for Brain and Body” program is sponsored by “To Your Health” of the […]
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Forest Award recipients to be honored in Hermon Oct. 19
Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation (Maine TREE) has announced the winners of the 2023 Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award and the newly established Sherry Huber Forest Champion Award. These awards honor individuals, landowners and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the sustainable management of Maine’s forest resources. Maine TREE’s […]
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Farmington Scouts lend hand to area veterans
Scouts from Farmington Troop 546 rebuilt an indoor handicap ramp July 1 at the Roderick-Crosby Post 28 American Legion in Farmington, so all veterans despite age or infirmity would have access to the post resources. A week later, Scouts from the same Troop went to Wilton to repair a ramp for a veteran in need. […]
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Halls of Horror set for new Wilton location in October
The United Way of Tri-Valley Area Halls of Horror will be at a new indoor location, 128 Weld Road in Wilton. The haunt is scheduled to run from 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21 and 27-28. There will not be time slots this year. General admission costs $20. Attendees will try to find their […]
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Winthrop society to host ‘Fight for a Fishway’ talk Oct. 12
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host Upstream Cobbossee’s Steven Brooke of Farmingdale and John Graham Jr. of Winthrop from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, to present the “Fight for a Fishway and Restoring Sea-Run Fish to Cobbosseecontee” at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The early settlers of Winthrop had […]
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Christie calls Trump ‘Donald Duck,’ DeSantis knocks former president and other debate takeaways
Former President Donald Trump skipped the event again.