Safe Voices, a domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center based in Lewiston, invites businesses and community members to participate in its annual holiday programs, Feed-a-Family and Adopt-a-Family. Individuals, businesses and community organizations can choose to support one or both programs. The program serves more than 100 families across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties each […]
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Safe Voices, domestic violence survivor support organization, launches fundraising campaign for new resource center
The organization, which has provided support services for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking in the tri-county region for 45 years, is looking to raise $1 million by the end of 2022.
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Bates College selected for initiative to increase enrollment of low-income students and undocumented immigrants
A foundation will match up to $50 million to help those unable to afford a liberal arts education.
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‘Food for Thought’ to host Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition founder
LEWISTON — University of Southern Maine Lewiston/Auburn’s first Food For Thought speaker for the 2021-22 year is scheduled to be Joseph Jackson, founder and director of Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition and an accomplished poet. This program is free and open to the public. It will be presented on Zoom at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6. […]
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Homeless veterans to receive assistance at 3 events
AUGUSTA — Three agencies and their community partners plan to join forces starting Tuesday, Oct. 5, to hold a “Stand Down” for homeless veterans in need of assistance. The stand down, co-organized by Department of Veterans Affairs, Maine Vet Centers, and Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, will be the first of three mobile events in […]
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Dempsey Challenge raises record funds
Participants come from all over to meet Patrick Dempsey, but more importantly, to raise support for his nonprofit namesake cancer care center.
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Parishes schedule Blessing of the Animals events
PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. St. […]
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Body found at New Hampshire waste station similar to Lewiston discovery at Casella
Maine police are investigating human remains at Casella Waste Systems plant on River Road.
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Denny Breau to play at Franco Center
Legendary guitarist Denny Breau performs live on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6 p.m. Full bar. Great atmosphere. Parking is always free. The Gendron Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets and more information available at francocenter.org, or by contacting the […]
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Lewiston family brings a former apple orchard back to life
After a Lewiston native bought it as something to come home to after his Navy service ends in a few years, his family here started cleaning up the overgrown orchard. It responded so well to their TLC, they decided to open this fall.