The Sabattus Seniors plan to meet on Thursday, Nov. 4, in the church basement of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 131 High St., in Sabattus. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will start at 11 a.m. The meal will be chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and corn served in a bowl and dessert for […]
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Post-secondary scholarships offered to Franklin County adults
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but […]
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Auburn library to screen film, discuss digital disconnect
In observance of Media Literacy Week, Auburn Public Library is scheduled to host a screening and discussion about the film “Digital Disconnect: Fake News, Privacy and Democracy” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Androscoggin Community Room at 49 Spring St. “Digital Disconnect,” based on the acclaimed book by media scholar Robert […]
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Raymond student named to National Honor Society
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Kaitlyn McNally of Raymond was recently inducted into the inaugural class of Lambda Pi Eta, a national honor society for communication and journalism and mass communication majors, with a chapter at Bob Jones University. McNally is majoring in journalism and mass communication. The induction ceremony was held on Oct. 12. To be […]
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Camden speaker series to feature talk on companion planting
Master Gardener Jean Vose plans to talk about companion planting from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at the American Legion Hall, War Memorial Post No. 30, at 91 Pearl Street in Camden. Companion planting is the method of growing plants together. As a natural way to get the most out of one’s garden, […]
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Governor inducts veterans into Aides-de-Camp program
AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills held her first meeting of the recently reinvigorated Aides-de-Camp program, an advisory council of military veterans who advise the Governor on policies impacting Maine veterans, on Oct. 6. Eleven veterans representing all branches of military services, as well as two members of Mills’ cabinet who are veterans — Public Safety […]
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Extension to showcase soup making with electric pressure cooker
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer an online class about using an electric pressure cooker for making soup from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. “Making Soups in an Electric Pressure Cooker” will teach participants how to prepare creamy tomato soup and Italian sausage and kale soup. Participants […]
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Auburn’s October Storywalk showcases local agriculture
AUBURN — The October Storywalk, located along Auburn’s Riverwalk, highlights local agriculture. The city’s Agriculture Committee created the 16-station display. The theme is the contribution that farms and woodlots in Auburn’s Agriculture and Resource Protection Zone make to the local economy, food supply and character. The Storywalk stations provide information and identify resources available to […]
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Norway center cancels 2021 Turkey Trot run/walk fundraiser
NORWAY — The Board of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has cancelled the 2021 Turkey Trot 4 Hope 4K Run/Walk, its annual signature fundraiser, because of the volatility of the recent COVID-19 variant surge and precautionary measures needed to keep cancer patients, adults and children safe. “Funds raised from this signature event are […]
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Western Maine Audubon offers tree characteristics
FARMINGTON —Western Maine Audubon plans to hose a free, live talk, “Unique Characteristics of Trees,” presented by Patty Cormier, Maine State Forester at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in UMF Preble Hall’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High St. Why do trees have individual characteristics? Why is some bark smooth and some rough? Some light- colored […]