The U.S. Department of Agriculture began mailing ballots Nov. 6 for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain local administrative areas for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers and landowners must return ballots to […]
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American Legion to hold Veterans Day ceremony in Locke Mills
LOCKE MILLS — Jackson-Silver American Legion Post 68 is set to conduct its Veterans Day commemoration on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 595 Gore Road. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will commence at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to observe and to remember the services to the nation of their community and next […]
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Lewiston area to receive $200K in community giving
The TD Charitable Foundation has announced two $100,000 grants supporting the victims and the greater Lewiston community following the horrific mass shootings that occurred last month. One grant will support the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund to address current and emerging needs associated with this tragedy. The fund seeks to help guide Lewiston-Auburn […]
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Lewiston society to host grand opening at new home Nov. 14
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Historical Society has planned a grand opening for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at its new home at 93 Lisbon St. An open house follows until 5 p.m. with a presentation at 7 p.m. at LA Arts, 168 Lisbon St. The plaque unveiling and remarks will begin at 12:30 p.m. outside. […]
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Senior College, library to host talk on Auburn architecture Nov. 16
L/A Senior College and the Auburn Public Library plan to host Lin Wright to talk about Auburn’s architectural treasures at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the library’s Androscoggin Room, 49 Spring St. Wright has lived in the area for over 20 years and worked at the University of Southern Maine, where she received her […]
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Oxford Hills chamber opens Christmas Parade registration
Applications are due by Tuesday, Nov. 21
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Virtual keynote on Wabanaki perspectives on foodways set for Nov. 16
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways at noon on Thursday, Nov. 16. Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, will present “History, Health Disparities, and […]
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Bridgton, Fryeburg clubs promote Polio awareness
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club joined with the Rotary Club of Fryeburg Area for two Polio events this year. The first, Pints for Polio, was held Oct. 18 at the Saco River Brewing Company in Fryeburg, according to a news release from Rotarian Carol Madsen. On World Polio Day, Oct. 24, members from the two […]
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41st annual Seniors Thanksgiving dinner set for Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Vestry of the Church of the Good Shepherd plans to host the 41st annual Senior Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 19, in the undercroft of the 2614 Main St. church. The sit-down dinner will feature waitstaff and decorations. All seniors and their caregivers are welcome. The dinner will include home-cooked turkey […]
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3 Rural Energy for America Program Technical Assistance Grants awarded
The next application deadline is Sunday, Dec. 31.