SeniorsPlus, with support from the Office of Aging and Disability Services, is administering a new pilot program called Respite for ME Grants. Thousands of Mainers care for family members who are older, have a disability, or are not their biological child. Caregivers also can be neighbors extending a helping hand to an older adult, or […]
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Local Catholic school students give back to communities
Local schools included those in Augusta, Auburn, Lewiston and Waterville.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in March
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: • Monday, March 20 at 9 and 11 a.m. • Friday, March 24 at 9 and 10 a.m. • Monday, March 27 at […]
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Working: Claude Marichal, master machinist at Elmet Technologies
Four decades — and many jobs — at one building.
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Lewiston agency to give Medicare class in Wilton March 16
WILTON — SeniorsPlus is scheduled to give a presentation, Medicare Made Simple, from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, March 16. The free class will be held at the Wilton office of SeniorsPlus at 284 Main St., Suite 10. In this introductory course, attendees can learn about insurance options with Medicare, when to enroll or change plans, and […]
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Pair of comedy shows on tap in Twin Cities
Host Ian MacDonald brings three comedians – Ann-Marie Keen, Nick Hahn, and Casey McNeal – to the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at The Colisee Club in Lewiston. Host Leonard Kimble sets the stage for three more comics: Nic Dufault, Trevor Dion, and Will Hogan at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, […]
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Immigration and identity highlighted in exhibit at Maine MILL
A new exhibit focused on immigration and identity is on display at the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (formerly Museum L-A) in Lewiston. The show shines a light on the varied groups of people from around the world who have chosen to come to Maine, and specifically Lewiston-Auburn, why they have stayed (or […]
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Maine artist’s paintings on display in WHA gallery at CMMC
Paintings by artist Nancy Clark are on display in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Born and raised in rural Maine, Clark draws boundless inspiration from the magnificent layered mountains, open fields, flowing rivers, sparkling ponds and wide-open horizon of the ever-moving ocean. “My greatest artistic influence […]
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute recognizes local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Polytechnic Institute has named seven local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. They are Juliet Bolduc of Lewiston, majoring in biochemistry, class of 2024; Vanessa Bussiere of Lisbon Falls, majoring in architectural engineering, class of 2023; and Ava Chadbourne of Sweden, majoring in computer science, class of 2025. Also, Noah Cyr […]
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Local students make University of Rhode Island dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — Ten local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Kora Martel of Auburn, Bella DeVivo of Bethel, Kaila Godbey of Jay, Jazmine Fournier of Lewiston, Morgan Fenderson of Lisbon Falls, Paige Rice of Mount Vernon, and Ashley Childs of Norway. Also, Anna Erb and Ella Schmidt, both of […]