Jim Gallant will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 20, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. For this performance, Gallant will perform songs from his new CD, songs he has written about every season of life, with special attention to life in our region of Maine. He will be […]
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Some senior planning considerations … before you’re a senior
Elders face many challenges, including a broken health care system, according to health care professional Rachel Desgrosseilliers, who compiled this list of things to keep in mind when it comes to planning for one’s senior years: • The high cost of long-term care, which runs from $8,000 to $12,000 a month, depending on needs. • […]
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Are you prepared? Lifelong Lewiston leader advocates for end-of-life planning
Rachel Desgrosseilliers, who is helping take care of two elderly individuals, said that if planning is ignored, ‘the stress and strife it places on family or the ones left is horrendous.’
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Lewiston Bridge Club lists Sept. 12 results
Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield placed first at the Lewiston Bridge Club on Sept. 12. Tied for second and third were Linda Smith of Oxford and Ron Reynolds of Auburn, and Les Buzzell of Auburn and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. Joan Quinn of Wilton and Roger Labbe of Lisbon Falls placed […]
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Central Maine Healthcare shifts annual exams for women from OB-GYN office
The hospital system is asking that women seek annual exams through other medical offices, such as their primary care practice.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9 and 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18; Thursday, Sept. 21, Thursday, Sept. 28 and Friday, Sept. 29. In-person sessions […]
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Buying a backup generator for your home should not be a last-minute decision, experts say
Factors to consider include evaluating your needs, availability of the product and what you can afford.
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Local artists’ works on display in CMMC gallery
The paintings of well-known local artists Jeanelle Demers and Elisabeth Salberg are on display for the month of September in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Demers’ current focus is animal portraiture, especially dogs, cats, and birds. With acrylic on canvas, she paints custom pet portraits from […]
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Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows
Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.
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Franco Center announces schedule for 2023-24 season
The Franco Center has announced its 2023-24 calendar of events which include tribute bands, La Rencontre cultural luncheons with entertainment, orchestra, choir, and piano concerts, book talks by authors, the return of its Fright Night scary walks, multiple Christmas shows, comedy shows, and a bellydancing performance. One of those comedy shows is the return of […]