The Lewiston and Auburn public libraries plan to hold The Lewiston/Auburn Read from Monday, April 25, to Wednesday, May 25. This year’s community book selection is “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang. Both libraries are planning a variety of activities and programs for readers of all ages to engage with Yang’s book. In addition to reading […]
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2022 Mooselookmeguntic Landlocked Salmon derby set for June
Sponsors, volunteers and participants can sign up for Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportmen’s Association event.
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Monmouth woman crowned Miss Maine for America Strong
The Mrs. Maine America, Miss Maine for America Strong & the Mrs. Maine American Pageant was held April 3 at the Double Tree by Hilton in South Portland. Fourteen married women competed in the Mrs. division, and five single women competed in the Miss division, according to a news release from Debra Pronovost, executive director […]
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Greene church to host Lifeway Women Simulcast
Lifeway Women of Nashville, Tennessee plans to bring the third annual Lifeway Women Simulcast to women across the world. The simulcast will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Baptist Church of Greene, 102 Main St., Greene. The event features Jen Wilkin, Jackie Hill Perry, Jennifer Rothschild, Kelly Minter, […]
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Lewiston Farmers’ Market to hold spaghetti squash dinner
After two years off, the Lewiston Farmers’ Market’s annual Spaghetti Squash Dinner is back — takeout style. People can order online at lewistonfarmersmarket.com for pick up between 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St., Lewiston; home delivery also is available. The meal will be full of […]
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Auburn church to celebrate Divine Mercy Icon
AUBURN — A celebration of the Divine Mercy Icon is scheduled to be held after an 11 a.m. Sunday, April 24, mass, at Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place. The Divine Mercy Icon was blessed by Pope Saint John Paul II. For more information, call the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish office at 207-782-8096.
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Farmington hospital creates scholarship for students
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has established a scholarship fund for local high school seniors. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the following schools: Mt. Abram High, Mt. Blue High, Rangeley Lakes Regional and Spruce Mountain High. If a school does not have a scholarship applicant, the […]
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Lovell library to host geologist, creator of minerals and gems
LOVELL — Myles Felch, curator and geologist at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in Bethel, plans to answer questions about minerals and gems in Maine and where to find them when he joins the Hobbs Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, via Zoom. Felch will also provide an introduction to the Maine […]
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Lewiston student chosen for Nashville summer internship
Olivia Servidio of Lewiston, a student at Lewiston Regional Technical Center, has been chosen for a spot at AspirnautTM Summer Research Internship. Servidio was nominated by her medical science teacher, Pam Abzan, to participate in this internship. This internship is hands-on and a mentored laboratory experience for high school students interested in a career in […]
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Spruce Mountain High recognizes students during assembly
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School recognized several youths during its March student awards assembly, according to a news release from the school. Phoenix Awards were presented to Asher Nisbet and Cheyanne Patterson. March students of the month were Ella Plourde and Cariana Rollins. Department award recipients included Thomas Violette, Derek Pease, Isaac Corliss, Brian […]