Community briefs for Thursday, Oct. 22

Change of meeting date for snowmobile club DURHAM — The Tri-Town Penguins Snowmobile Club of Durham, Freeport and Pownal has had a change of meeting date.  The club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Acacia Masonic Lodge, Rte. 136. Masks and social distancing are required. New members are welcome. For more information, […]

Derek Kutasi: Vote Libby for House District 64

I am writing to encourage voters in Auburn and Minot to vote for Laurel Libby for the state House of Representatives. I have seen her and her husband John putting up signs, going door to door and talking to — and more importantly, listening to — the constituents. Ms. Libby believes that being elected is […]

Laura McCann Tripp: Child seeks food pantry donations

Liliana Tripp is a first grade home schooler. As part of a community lesson, she will be collecting cans and non-perishables for the Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry. She will be asking neighbors in her area during the week of Oct. 26-30. There will also be a container outside her house at 64 Rabbit Valley […]

Pine Street neighborhood banners in place

Silver Star presented to George Laplante family in Legion ceremony

SABATTUS — The Harry J. Conway Post 135, American Legion, recently hosted a posthumous Silver Star Award presentation for George Laplante. The event was coordinated by Sen. Susan Collins and hosted by Post Commander Joseph Michaud, who read the Silver Star Medal narrative. They were assisted by Col. Andrew Gibson, chaplain, Maine Army National Guard, […]

Cartoon for Wednesday, Oct. 21

Pink Feather Foundation VP explains program for Rotarians

NORWAY — Vice President and co-founder of Pink Feather Foundation Jen Kyllonen addressed the Rotary Club of Oxford Hills recently, sharing her passion for the program and giving the history of the organization. Kyllonen said it is a teachers’ outreach program to provide “clothing to Maine’s students with dignity.” Teachers can go to foundation website […]

Camille Parrish: A ‘reliable, steady hand’ in Senate

Ned Claxton represents the best in a state senator (District 20). During the pandemic, Ned has continued to work countless hours to make sure that people/businesses have had access to loan forgiveness and that unemployed people are able to receive their benefits. These efforts are helping sustain businesses and individuals during this time of economic […]

Jan O’Brien: Rep. Handy ‘a proven leader’ for Lewiston

Never has it been more important to re-elect Rep. Jim Handy to the Maine House of Representatives (District 58). He has been one of the most effective legislators Lewiston has ever elected. He is not extreme in his views, and he always puts Lewiston first. Voters in Lewiston have a choice for state representative: to […]

Community briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 21

Drive-thru supper to benefit Seminarian Fund LEWISTON — In an effort to support men discerning the Lord’s call to the priesthood, Holy Family Council 10019, Knights of Columbus, will host a special drive-thru supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the parking lot of Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. All proceeds […]