Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will offer a workshop for adults who are interested in learning how to prevent falls and relieve arthritic pain. Tai Chi for Health and Balance will be offered weekly from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning Thursday, Feb. 6, and running through May 21. Workshops participants will […]
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Albion Public Library’ ‘Let’s Talk About It’ discussion group to begin Feb. 4
The Albion Public Library will host Maine Humanities Council’s book discussion group Let’s Talk About It at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2. The group will meet at the library at 437 South Third St., in Albion. The series selected is “Invisible New England” and includes the […]
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Three classes of the Diabetes Prevention Program to be offered in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program that is proven to help people lower their chance of developing type 2 diabetes, will be offered by MaineHealth. This year-long course is at no cost, according to a news release from Franklin Memorial Hospital. The program can help individuals: • Learn how to eat healthier […]
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Waterville church to hold free race car event March 14
Registration forms must be completed by Feb. 1.
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Up to $100K available for community forestry projects in Maine towns
Project Canopy, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s community forestry program, will award $100,000 in grants to local governments, municipalities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations that support efforts to develop and maintain long-term community forestry programs, according to a news release from Project Canopy. Funded by the USDA Forest Service, the grants are […]
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AARP Tax-Aide program offered Feb. 1 through April 15
Free federal and state income tax preparation offered to qualifying individuals.
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Community Spay-Neuter Clinic to offer clinics for cats Thursdays through April in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Community Spay-Neuter Clinic in Topsham has received a grant from MayHTR Foundation to support low-cost spay-neuter with vaccination for cat owners receiving public assistance. Clinics are held Thursdays through April at 100 Pleasant St., according to a news release from the Topsham clinic. Cat owners who are not on public assistance, but can’t […]
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Volunteer coaches needed for spring 2020 team at Waterville elementary school
Girls on the Run-Maine seeks volunteer coaches for a spring 2020 team at George J. Mitchell Elementary School at 58 Drummond Ave., in Waterville. During the 10-week after-school program, trained coaches lead small teams through a research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the season, girls develop the […]
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Lifelong communities mini-grant program seeks applications
Grants of up to $2,500 are available through the Maine Community Foundation to help communities be more supportive of older people’s health, well-being, and ability to age in the community. The grants will support community planning and development and implementation of programs that increase opportunities for people older than 60 to stay in their communities […]
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Pétanque to be offered indoors at Buker Community Center
AUGUSTA — Mill Park Pétanque Club has recently received permission to play indoors throughout the winter months Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. With recently purchased special indoor pétanque boules, players will be able to throw without marring the hardwood floors of the basketball courts at the Buker Community Center, 22 Armory […]