Stand Against Racism is a signature campaign of YWCA Central Maine to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism. This campaign is one part of YWCA’s larger national strategy to fulfill its mission of eliminating racism.
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YWCA accepting registration for swim programs
The programs include American Red Cross Aquatic Training for healthcare providers and first aid, swimming lessons and aqua kickboxing.
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Hillview youth paint mural on YWCA ceiling
LEWISTON — Lewiston Housing Authority and the Lewiston YWCA partnered with AmeriCorps of Goodwill Industries of Northern New England and the Harward Center for Community Outreach of Bates College to bring a ceiling mural to the Lewiston-Auburn YWCA. The artwork was completed by the youth living at the Hillview family site of Lewiston Housing Authority […]
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Interest in aquatic safety, swim lessons high in Lewiston-Auburn
LEWISTON — In the wake of two child drownings in Lewiston and Auburn in the past two months, local interest in water safety training and swimming lessons is rising, according to officials at the YWCA of Central Maine. The YWCA, on East Avenue in Lewiston, is home to the only public indoor pool in Lewiston-Auburn […]
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Healthy conversations delivered with love at YWCA
LEWISTON – The seventh annual Stand Against Racism event at the Lewiston YWCA took place on Sunday, and the women who organized the event are hoping the conversations that took place during the forum will spread to the homes of their community. “At a place like the YWCA, where they promote healthy eating and healthy […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
YWCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team try-outs to begin
LEWISTON — The YWCA of Central Maine has announced upcoming swim class sessions, include the YWCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team try-outs. YWCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team: for ages 6 to 18, is a member of USA swimming and Maine swimming. Members will learn the basic fundamentals of competitive strokes and being part of a team […]
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Janice Doris Leonas
POLAND — Janice Doris Leonas, 76, of Poland, passed away on Thursday, March 15, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lewiston on Nov. 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph Albert Bordeau and Doris Etta (Taylor) Bordeau. She attended local schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in the […]
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Looking Back on February 7
100 years ago, 1918Perhaps Mayor Lemaire, when he gave his open letter to the Lewiston Journal yesterday afternoon, didn’t appreciate that it was not exactly the psychological time. For at night there was a rally in Republican headquarters, and some of the statements in the letter furnished first class material for the speakers. Mayor Lemaire […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
YWCA to offer ‘Galentine’s Day’ delivery service
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine will offer its second annual Galentine’s Day gift basket delivery service on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Galentine’s Day is a holiday recognizing the importance of female friendship and takes place the day before Valentine’s Day. On Galentine’s Day, the YWCA invites the community to celebrate the important women in life with […]
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Magic Y-World swim in Lewiston
The YWCA pool has reopened after a week of repairs and is ready for shenanigans. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Julianna Mason, 5, perches on the edge of the pool and peers into the water during a Magic Y-World swim in Lewiston on Saturday afternoon. The YWCA of Central Maine pool, newly reopened after undergoing repairs, features […]