FARMINGTON — In the spirit of the holidays, athletes in University of Maine at Farmington varsity sports programs recently donated $400 to the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket Drive. The UMF Student Athlete Advisory Committee, an NCAA organization that represents Division III student athletes and encourages community outreach, collected donations. […]
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Rumford church to offer free Christmas Day dinners
RUMFORD — In an effort to ensure that nobody is alone on Christmas Day, a Rumford church plans to offer free dinners that day. All are welcome to attend. Holy Savior Parish will host a free dinner at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, in the hall of St. Athanasius and St. John Church at 126 […]
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Farmington college to offer walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic Dec. 22
Individuals ages 18-plus are eligible to get the Moderna vaccine.
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UMaine Extension offers webinar bundles for last-minute holiday gifts
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering bundles of prerecorded webinars about various gardening-related topics for last-minute gift shoppers. The “On Demand Webinars” series includes bundles of three to four prerecorded webinars about starting and maintaining a home orchard, gardening with native plants, composting and soil health, and seed selection and starting. […]
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Lewiston sets parking ban this weekend
LEWISTON — Due to multiple inches of snow predicted, a winter parking ban will be in effect from 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, until 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. For parking alternatives and winter tips, visit lewistonmaine.gov/winter.
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Brunswick Christmas caroling to benefit hunger prevention program
BRUNSWICK — All Saints Parish plans to host a Christmas carol singalong at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24 in front of the town gazebo located in the park (between Maine Street and Park Row in Brunswick). All are encouraged to attend this family-friendly event. A family from All Saints Parish will donate $2 to Mid […]
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Lewiston officials seek public input on strategic initiatives
Lewiston’s 2022-24 elected officials take office on Jan. 3, and they seek public input regarding strategic initiatives during their tenure. Officials plan to discuss input they’ve received at an upcoming strategic initiatives planning session. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Dec. 28. To submit comments, visit lewistonmaine.gov/input or download a hard copy form at lewistonmaine.gov/inputform. […]
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Farmington university holiday Giving Tree marks 15th year
FARMINGTON — The University Store on the University of Maine at Farmington campus is abuzz with the holiday spirit, as members of the campus and community aim to make sure there is something under the tree for everyone. In its 15th year, the annual Giving Tree features a small tree decorated with tags expressing the […]
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Jay Ladies Auxiliary plans annual children’s Christmas party
The Ladies Auxiliary in Jay plans to hold its annual children’s Christmas party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. The event is to be held outside at French Falls Park, on French Falls Drive in Jay. There will be games, prizes, snacks and Santa will hand out gifts for the children at […]
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Jay’s ‘Advent Lessons & Carols’ event to feature historic Tilton organ
An “Advent Lessons & Carols” presentation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church St. in Jay. The evening will feature chant, polyphony, carols, and readings of the season. The sounds of the season, and the evening, will come from the newly installed and historic Tilton organ, […]