The Lewiston Senior Citizens group plans to offer a card playing party from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., in Lewiston. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The group will provide refreshments, raffles, 50/50 and many door prizes. Tickets can be purchased in advance from 9 a.m. […]
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Southern New Hampshire University names summer dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Nine local students have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University 2022 summer dean’s list. They include Naomi Weisman and Kristine Heath, both of Auburn; Joseph Rinaldi of Bowdoin; Ashley Byrnes of Greene; Christopher Brown, Justin Fortin, Olivia Mynahan and Danielle Nickerson, all of Lewiston; and Samuel Luther of Rumford. The summer terms run from May to […]
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Auburn library receives digital literacy workshop incentive grant
The first workshop about computer basics is set for Sept. 21.
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Auburn-based senior college to offer free program Sept. 22
The second offering from Senior College in the Community is scheduled to feature Jean Potuchek, who will present “Aging, Health, and Happiness.” This free program, a collaboration between Auburn Public Library and Lewiston Auburn Senior College, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Androscoggin Room at the Auburn library, 49 Spring […]
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Lisbon Falls student graduates from University of the Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG, K.Y. — Breeann Sautter of Lisbon Falls completed a Master of Arts degree in clinical mental health counseling in August at the University of the Cumberlands. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Otisfield association receives $30K grant
The Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association in Otisfield is the recipient of a $30,250 Historic Preservation Fund grant. This grant is administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior and the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, according to a news release from the association. The grant monies will be used to fund, in part, replacement […]
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SNAPSHOP: South Paris VFW gives Hebron school new flags
Rich Hatch, of Floyd A. Harlow Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9787 of South Paris, presents Jamie Martin, principal of Hebron Elementary School, a new United States flag. Post 9787 replaced both the U.S. and Maine state flags, which had become unserviceable. Check out other upcoming area events!
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New Gloucester 2023 calendars available to order
The 2023 New Gloucester calendars are on sale for $10 at the town office, 385 Intervale Road. Each calendar features color photos, narratives, people and places telling of important Maine history and life, according to a news release from the New Gloucester Historical Society. To order, email bjtc4NGMHS@gmail.com. The calendars are sponsored by the society. […]
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New Gloucester society taking orders for native apple pies
The New Gloucester Historical Society is accepting orders for native apple pies, scheduled to be picked up on Friday, Sept. 30. The cost is $10 each. Sale is limited to 100 pies. To place an order, or for pickup location or more information, email the society at bjtc4NGMHS@gmail.com. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Lewiston library to kick off speculative fiction book club Sept. 22
The Lewiston Public Library is set to launch a limited three-session speculative fiction book club, scheduled to meet once a month from September to November to discuss a pre-selected novel. This free public program will take place in person at 5:30 p.m. in the Jeanne Couture Room on the first floor of the library at […]