Adult Mainers can register for Healthy Living for ME’s free and low-cost workshops. Four workshops are scheduled to launch in April: HealthMatters, Better Health Now with Pain, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and Better Health Now with Diabetes, according to a news release from the network. “Every step someone makes towards improving their health and […]
Events
Sidney arts academy to hold 10-minute play festival
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy Theater students plan to present their sixth annual Ten Minute Play Festival at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 6 and 7, at Alumni Hall on the MeAA campus at 11 Goldenrod Lane. The evenings will include four original plays written, directed and performed by MeAA Theater students, according to […]
Forester to lead walk in Leeds
LEEDS — A walk with a forester is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 3, around Curtis Homestead Demonstration Forest, 30 Bog Road. District Forester Julie Davenport will lead the walk and talk. She can help participants identify local trees and discuss forest management practices happening at the Curtis Homestead, as well as […]
UMaine at Farmington to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at 274 Front St., for adults. Vaccines are provided at no cost, and all are welcome. Those attending will be administered their choice of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and can get […]
Aroma Joe’s marks Veterans Day with free coffee for all US vets
SOUTH PORTLAND — Aroma Joe’s is observing Veterans Day with a free 24 oz. drink for all veterans. “Giving back to the community is a critical part of Aroma Joe’s mission and we are honored to have the opportunity to honor U.S. Veterans with a free cup of coffee,” said Carrie Riley, Chief Marketing Officer, […]
Veterans Day ceremony planned Nov. 11 at Togus Medical Center
VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in front of Building 200 by the flagpole commons at the Togus Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Augusta. All are welcome. For more information, call Jonathan Barczyk, Public Affairs specialist, at 207-623-8411, ext. 2200. Check out other […]
Augusta churches to continue Veterans Day tradition Nov. 11
For those who live in Augusta, residents will be able to hear the resounding music of the bells at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, from the churches of Penney Memorial, South Parish Congregational, St. Mary’s and St. Augustine, ringing 11 times, according to a news release from Connie Hanson, organizer. The theme for Veterans Day […]
Skowhegan holiday fair table rentals available
SKOWHEGAN — Crafters and vendors can book a space by Tuesday, Nov. 15, for the Holiday Stroll Christmas Craft Fair set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Centenary United Methodist Church, 103 Dr. Mann Road. The event will include crafts, bake sale and luncheon. To rent a table, call Ila Libby […]
‘Paper Things’ author to give talk Nov. 14 at UMaine Augusta
AUGUSTA — Author and Educator Jennifer Richard Jacobson plans to discuss homelessness, research for her books, and also the writing process at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the University of Maine at Augusta, Katz Library, Room 14, 20 Jewett Drive. Interested participants also can attend via Zoom by registering with UMA Academic Logistics at […]
Norway’s The Table to hold free Thanksgiving meal Nov. 24
Organization provides help, offers activities for community.