REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is collaborating with several local organizations in York and Androscoggin counties to present a series of maple sugaring workshops for beginners and small-scale producers in January and February. There is also an online option hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association. All of the programs are […]

VASSALBORO — On Friday, Dec. 20, 71 police cadets graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro, including Cory M. Veilleux of the Jay Police Department and Emma S. Stone of the  Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office The BLETP is an 18-week residential training program that began […]

PORTLAND —  AARP Driver Safety seeks individuals to serve as Smart Driver instructors with the AARP Driver Safety program. Volunteers will help 50-plus drivers to be safer, more independent and more confident behind the wheel by organizing, promoting and conducting at least three AARP Smart Driver classroom courses a year. The valuable information volunteers share […]

PORTLAND — With the arrest of the alleged shooter in the UnitedHealthcare case, “ghost guns” have once again emerged at the forefront of national discourse on gun violence prevention. The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is calling on Maine legislators to ban ghost guns in the upcoming legislative session. Ghost guns are unserialized and untraceable firearms […]

REGION — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) has released its 2025 wall calendar. The calendar, which showcases original artwork by Maine-based artists, celebrates the theme of “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons” and is available for sale on the organization’s website. MAMP, a part of the U.S. Department of […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in December. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston location; online; or hybrid. Class location is 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call 207-795-4010 or visit […]

Sales PHILLIPS — There will be a children’s Christmas shopping day Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St, for children living in Phillips, Strong, Avon and Madrid Township. FMI call Joyce Potter at 207-639-5811. Festival of trees FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary is sponsoring the 26th […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) invites community members to join the Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign, a heartfelt initiative to brighten the holiday season for older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living communities throughout Augusta. This campaign provides an opportunity to share messages of love, encouragement, and festive cheer with […]

Sales PHILLIPS — Christmas vendor fair is Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St. FMI call Amanda Viles at 207-678-2665 or 207-265-6162. PHILLIPS — There will be a children’s Christmas shopping day Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community […]