The Auburn Public Library is scheduled to offer an informative webinar presented by Emily Dooling-Hamilton, tobacco prevention specialist at Healthy Androscoggin, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, via Zoom. Her presentation will include education on e-cigarettes/vaping, statistics of teen e-cigarette/vaping use in Maine, the targeting of youth by media, public health consequences, and […]
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Diocese to send delegation to World Youth Day in Portugal
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland plans to send a delegation of youth and their chaperones to the World Youth Day celebration in Lisbon, Portugal, to be held Aug 1-5, 2023. A virtual information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, to introduce the pilgrimage and go over preliminary details for the trip. […]
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University to host student talks about sustainability research
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host Sustainability Lightning Talks, five-minute presentations by Maine students about their sustainability research, from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Eight Maine students will present research about various topics, including promoting health in an Indigenous […]
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Campaign for Ending Hunger launches holiday meals program
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays. Throughout November and December, the campaign encourages people to donate $5 or more as part of its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative. “Maine credit unions understand that the holidays can be an especially stressful time,” said […]
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People Plus Senior Health Expo to launch Nov. 12
BRUNSWICK — The 10th annual People Plus Senior Health Expo is scheduled to be held this year with an “At Home” version kicking off on Friday, Nov. 12. The Expo gives attendees the opportunity to learn what services are available in the Midcoast region to live a longer, healthier life. In these unprecedented times, the […]
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Free workshops available for diabetes prevention, management
Healthy Living for ME recognizes November as National Diabetes Month.
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Medical volunteer, photographer to discuss working in worldwide communities
ROCKPORT — The next online lecture of the Maine Media Workshops + College’ weekly Alumni Lecture Series, set for 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, will feature a medical volunteer and photographer. Dr. Jon Kolkin will present “Being Respectful When Photographing in Unfamiliar Cultural Settings.” He will share some of his experiences while living […]
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Stations of the Crib event moved to Dec. 11, now virtual
AUGUSTA — The Stations of the Crib, originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, has been moved to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, and is scheduled to be presented virtually via Zoom with no in-person option. To register and receive the Zoom link, email Ruth Warren at [email protected]. The Stations of the Crib, similar to the […]
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UMaine Extension to create edible gifts in Nov. 9 webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about preparing edible holiday gifts from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. Topics will include cost-effective ways to make holiday gifts, food safety tips for giving food as gifts, and using Maine foods in soup and baking mixes, as well as preserved […]
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Maine Jewish Film Festival will offer virtual presentations
The Maine Jewish Film Festival announces its 2021 virtual festival, to be held Saturday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 14. Now in it’s 24th year, the festival will feature 17 feature and documentary films and related programs. 2021 Maine Jewish Festival films will include many genres, including drama, documentaries, and even a mockumentary: Persian Lessons […]