Norway Grange No. 45 is set to host an Italian dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the 15 Whitman St. Grange, to raise funds for Mary Jo DiBennedetto. DiBennedetto’s South Paris home was destroyed by fire on Jan. 21. While she did lose everything, she was able to save her two dogs and […]
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Mexico church accepting orders for March 9 takeout meal fundraiser
Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, at 163 Main St., is set to host a public takeout meal Saturday, March 9, as a fundraiser for refinishing the flood-damaged dining room. A serving will consist of a pint of corn chowder, homemade biscuit, and a slice of pie for $10. The pie choices will be apple, chocolate cream, […]
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Jay’s Spruce Mountain High School lists honor students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has named the following students to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors Highest honors: Leah Burgess, Faith Maurais and Jaydn Pingree. High honors: Hunter Bibeau, Megan Craig, Mary Hamblin, MIa Henry, Makinlee Holt, Gabriella McMullen, Julia Mercier, Jazmine Pingree and Connor Roy. Honors: Griffin […]
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Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association to meet March 13
The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is set to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Lewiston High School’s Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. The cost for a meal at this event is $19 in advance, or $20 at the door. Laura Johnson from Seniors’ Plus will be the meeting’s speaker. Those who plan to […]
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Lewiston-based women’s group has 1st meeting, gives $5K to Calvary City Mission
LEWISTON — The 100+ Women Who Care Androscoggin group held its first fundraising meeting Feb. 5, at which it voted to support Calvary City Mission with its donations. The checks, totaling $5,000, were delivered to the mission. Calvary City Mission, 59 Sabattus St. in Lewiston, serves homeless and needy individuals and families in Lewiston. Every […]
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Lewiston to begin 1st phase of Redundant Waterline Project
Preparation work will start at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3; traffic impact starts on Monday, March 4.
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Lewiston center to host luncheon with musician March 7
LEWISTON — The Franco Center is set to present a luncheon with live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday, March 7, at 46 Cedar St. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. A pot roast lunch with a dessert, will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by a performance by musician Denny […]
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Mid Maine Vettes Corvette Club elects 2024 officers
The Mid Maine Vettes Corvette Club held its annual Christmas Party at the Village Inn restaurant in Auburn, where members planned upcoming events and elected officers. The new club officers for 2024 are Raymond Faucher, president; Ashley Faucher, secretary; Andrew Faucher, social director; Richard Therrien, treasurer; and Chuck Mailhot, vice president. During the winter, the […]
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Parkinson disease talk set for Bethel March 7
BETHEL — Anne Herrick, adult nurse practitioner with MaineHealth, plans to deliver an introductory presentation on Parkinson disease — with a focus on early signs, diagnosis, treatments, and support resources. The talk is set for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church St., with a snow date planned for March […]
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UMaine at Farmington to hold Education Career Fair March 4
The event aims to help schools hire qualified educators to meet Maine’s serious teacher shortage.