POLAND — The Poland Historical Society is scheduled to host an information session and site walk about “Joe’s Road” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Poland Municipal Complex, 1229 Main St., Route 26, in Poland. “Joe’s Road” is an abandoned farm road that provided access between the property of Josiah “Joe” Dunn and […]
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Auburn theatre postpones Race to the Stage 5K
Community Little Theatre has postponed its inaugural Race to the Stage 5K that was set for Saturday, Oct. 2, in Auburn. The event will now take place on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Postponing this event will give its community partners more time to join them, as well as give its friends, family, and followers more […]
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Parishes schedule Blessing of the Animals events
PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. St. […]
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Literacy Volunteers receive funding
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties (LVFSC) recently received $20,000 from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation and $28,000 from the Wish You Well Foundation to support community literacy programming in Franklin County over the next two years. LVFSC, serving rural towns since 1978, is a United Way Community Partner, and collaborates with over […]
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Landry earns Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine President’s Award
AUGUSTA – Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, earned the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine 2021 President’s Award for Legislative Service. The award was announced at the organization’s annual banquet earlier this month. “As a lifetime member of the Sportsmen’s Alliance of Maine and lifelong outdoorsman, it has been a highlight of my legislative service to serve on […]
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Local students make St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 summer semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Meghan Charles of Farmington is a member of the class of 2022 and majoring in psychology and environmental studies. Charles attended Mount Blue High School. Maddy Mercier of Lewiston is a member of the class […]
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Lewiston library plans ‘2-Sentence Horror Story Contest’
Lewiston Public Library plans to host a Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest for the public to participate in both online and in person. This free, public contest offers the opportunity to win one of three gift card prizes, and will accept submissions Oct. 1-31. Voting will occur from Nov. 1-14 at the 200 Lisbon St. library, […]
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Lewiston library to host manga drawing contest
Lewiston Public Library’s Teen Room is scheduled to hold a manga drawing contest this fall. Submissions to the “Teen Manga Battle” can be made online via google form or in person at the Teen Desk on the second floor of the library Oct. 1-31 at 200 Lisbon St. Voting will take place Nov. 1-7 via […]
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Winthrop society plans antique appraisal day
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is scheduled to host an antique appraisal day from 1-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at van der Brew tasting room and deck at 30 Summer St., Winthrop. Appraiser Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will offer verbal assessments of attic treasures. Each donation of $20 will allow a person […]
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Lewiston library offers virtual homework help
Lewiston Public Library hosts virtual homework help in partnership with Bates College and the Lewiston High School Aspirations Lab. Students in grades 7-12 can meet with Bates tutors via Zoom from 2-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday while school is in session. Library Chromebooks are available for use in the Teen Room, and library staff are […]