The Monmouth Community Players have announced the cast of its MCPKids! musical, “The Pale Pink Dragon.” The musical fairy tale was written by Phyllis McCallum, with music by Jean Tandowsky and lyrics by Prue Holden. The production is led by Josie French as director and music director. Rounding out the team are Kayla Newmeyer as […]
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Camp North Woods lottery opens
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has opened the lottery for Camp North Woods. Camp North Woods is a week-long overnight camp for kids ages 10-14 filled with hands-on experiences in shooting, archery, map and compass, outdoor survival, canoe and kayak, boating and ATV safety, fishing, fly casting and more, according to a […]
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Pump Up the Jam dance event planned in Farmington on Feb. 10
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host Dreamin Big DJ/Karaoke, back for a Pump Up the Jam! event. People can join UWTV from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the American Legion, 158 High St., for a night out to dance through the decades. Attendees can dress in a favorite decade. […]
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Coalition making tax filing appointments through March 16
The Western Maine CA$H Coalition is taking appointments for the 2023 tax filing season. The program, which offers free tax preparation, resource navigation and personal financial management assistance, is set to offer services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St., and Franklin Memorial Hospital. […]
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Mount Vernon library to start classes on Google Drive, Docs Feb. 7
MOUNT VERNON — Dr. Shaw Memorial Library is set to offer a free three-part class, Introduction to Google Drive and Google Docs, at 10 a.m. Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 7-9, at 344 Pond Road. It will cover topics such as why to use Google Drive, how to organize the drive, how to upload to one’s […]
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Lewiston library to start Sadie’s Fiber Arts Club Feb. 7
Lewiston Public Library is set to host a children’s program, Sadie’s Fiber Arts Club, at 3:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Children’s Department at 200 Lisbon St. For the Feb. 7 project, the club will be designing tote bags. Children can learn about textiles and how to use fabric paint and printing tools […]
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West Paris church lists February worship services
The First Universalist Church of West Paris at 208 Main St. has announced its 9 a.m. Sunday worship services for February. All are welcome. Guitarist Davy Sturtevant will perform. Refreshments follow the service, according to a news release from the church. Feb. 4, “About February” led by guest speaker Marilyn Hammond, who will take a […]
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Maine Dragon Boat Club to meet in Norway Feb. 7
Sherri Otterson, president of the Maine Dragon Boat Club, invites people who would like to join the Dragon Boat Club to meet weekly on Wednesdays in February and March. The first meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in the teen room at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Dragon Boating is the ultimate […]
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Augusta library to start free French class for beginners in March
AUGUSTA — People can celebrate Francophonie Month by taking a free French language class for adult beginners at Lithgow Public Library. The class is set to take place in the Board Room every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. from March 14 to April 18 at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Registration for the class is required. […]
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Many Mainers eligible for tax credits this season
AUGUSTA — Hundreds of Maine people are eligible to receive federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits, which can provide a much-needed income boost and reduce any federal taxes owed. But not everyone is aware of their eligibility. People who worked in 2023 could qualify for extra money from these credits, […]