FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has expanded its hours for distributing free at-home COVID-19 test kits at its office at 105 Mt. Blue Circle, Suite #1 while supplies last. The tests kits can now be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The tests being distributed […]
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Bishop to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass
Palm Sunday schedules at area parishes are available.
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Diocese plans Holy Week Masses, Spanish services
PORTLAND — During Holy Week, Masses and services in Spanish will be offered in Portland, Lewiston, Brewer, Sanford and Waterville, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The schedule is as follows: Palm Sunday Weekend Lewiston Mass, Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., 6 p.m. Saturday, April […]
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Tenebrae services to be held in Lewiston, Norway, other towns
Tenebrae services are scheduled for Holy Week at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough, the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham, St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway, and Holy Redeemer Church in Bar Harbor. Tenebrae (Latin word meaning darkness) is a service that grew […]
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Catholic students to present Living Stations of the Cross across Maine
Students at Maine Catholic schools plan to present the Living Stations of the Cross around the state leading up to Easter Sunday, April 17. The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Jesus to Calvary. They have been prayed for centuries, allowing […]
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Coalition plans 3 walk-in vaccines clinics for adults
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans to host several COVID-19 upcoming walk-in vaccine clinics for adults. The first is scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Jay Town Office, 340 Main St. Subsequent clinics are taking place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 13, at the University of Maine […]
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UMaine talk to cover invasive emerald ash borer
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is hosting a talk on bringing together diverse interests to slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer and protect Maine’s ash trees. The talk is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 11, at 107 Norman […]
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Agriculture symposium scheduled for April 18 and 19
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an agricultural symposium for Maine teens Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19. The 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14-18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the UMaine and University of […]
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New Commons talk to explore ‘Living the Good Life’ book
FARMINGTON — Helen and Scott Nearing’s book, “Living the Good Life,” is the subject of an upcoming New Commons keynote presentation. Alissa Hessler’s talk is scheduled to be held at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the Emery Community Arts Center, 164 Academy St., on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. From its publication […]
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Health network announces April workshop schedule
Adult Mainers can register for Healthy Living for ME’s free and low-cost workshops. Four workshops are scheduled to launch in April: HealthMatters, Better Health Now with Pain, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and Better Health Now with Diabetes, according to a news release from the network. “Every step someone makes towards improving their health and […]