The First Universalist Church of West Paris holds services at 9 a.m. Sundays at 208 Main St. Members are continuing to wear masks during the worship service, and still singing to the music of Tom Coolidge. This month’s schedule is as follows. • March 6: Guest speaker Ellen Gibson will talk about “Inspiration, Hope, and […]
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Winthrop society to hold rag doll party, business meeting
WINTHROP — In observance of March as Women’s History Month, local author Karen Richards Toothaker plans to offer an interactive, make-and-take doll party from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Rag dolls have comforted children and taught them how to care for others throughout […]
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UMaine at Farmington writers series to feature Grace Talusan
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Grace Talusan as the program’s fifth reader of the season. Talusan will read from her work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free and open […]
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Lewiston library to offer in-person youth art program
The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, plans to offer an in-person art programs for youths 5 to 14 years old at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, April 6 and 13. The program is to be held in the children’s department at the 200 Lisbon St. library. Children 5 to 8 years old must […]
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Androscoggin educators group to meet in Lewiston
Androscoggin Retired Educators is set to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at The Green Ladle, located at Lewiston High School’s Regional Technical Center at 156 East Ave. The meal, which costs $15.50 per person, will be chef’s choice, according to a news release from the group. Japheth Els, AARP Maine Outreach director, will […]
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St. Timothy’s Circle accepting scholarship applications
St. Timothy’s Circle 504, Daughters of Isabella, plans to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Holy Savior Parish Hall at 126 Main Ave. in Rumford. Chairpersons for the meeting are Cheryl Cox and Janet Hooley. Barbara Pelletier is a committee member. Druscilla Breton will be congratulated on her 25-year plus membership with the […]
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Western Maine Aububon to hold talk on invasive plants
Western Maine Audubon is scheduled to hold a a live presentation, “Invasive Plants in Maine,” by Hunter Manley at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. The talk will be held on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington in the Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center at 270 Main St. Hunter will discuss the impact […]
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Maine network marks Brain Injury Awareness Month in March
Healthy Living for ME recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Brain Injury Association of America notes that more than 3.6 million people sustain an acquired brain injury each year, according to a news release from the network of local leaders, community organizations and health systems. Acquired brain injuries fall into two categories: traumatic […]
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Portland Diocese launches Lent website
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland website has launched a Lent section — portlanddiocese.org/lent-resources — which featuring a variety of resources to assist people on their Lenten journey. Lent runs from Ash Wednesday, March 2, to Holy Thursday, April 14. The three pillars of the Lenten season are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, according to a […]
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Masses in Spanish to be held throughout Lent
Masses in Spanish are set for seven Maine communities during Lent, which runs from Ash Wednesday, March 2, to Holy Thursday, April 14. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church on 65 Mellen St. in Portland. In addition, the Stations of the Cross will be presented in Spanish at 6 […]