HARRISON — The Scribner’s Saw Mill site will be open for their 25th “Back to the Past,” and Celebrating Maine’s 200th + 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 . Special for this event will be the 3rd Maine Civil War re-enactors who will set up their encampment in what was once […]
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Area students take part in Lasell University symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell University’s spring symposium, “The Invention of Now,” was held at the end of the semester to showcase student scholarship in various fields and present research projects to the greater community. Three local students presented work. Naiv Luciano Velez of Auburn participated in a video presentation, “What Does Conscious Awareness Mean to […]
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United Way expands Hope Fund in Franklin County
This month’s application deadline is Aug. 31.
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Auburn ski patrol to hold fundraiser at Lost Valley
AUBURN — The Lost Valley Ski Patrol plans to hold a fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Road. There will be a dunk tank from 4 to 7 p.m., with notable dunkers including Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque, scheduled from 4 to 4:30 p.m. The event also […]
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Food pantry recipe challenge deadline nears
PORTLAND — The 2021 St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry, is underway with entries being accepted through Sunday, Aug. 22. The winning recipes will receive a cash donation to the entrants’ parishes to support the food pantry, soup kitchen, or other food-based ministry connected to the parish. Winners […]
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Paris Cape Historical Society to host talk on State Police
SOUTH PARIS — The Paris Cape Historical Society plans to hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the 77 High St. museum. Maine State Trooper Percy Turner of Paris will be the featured speaker. His presentation will center around the first 100 years of the State Police. Percy plans to bring […]
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East Wilton Masons seek reservations for takeout/pickup meal
EAST WILTON — The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road, is offering a public takeout/pickup baked ham meal with whoopie pies for dessert from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Reservations for meals are requested […]
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Local students make Vermont college dean’s list
Three local students have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Northern Vermont University: Zac Mercauto of Fryeburg, Katelyn Gross of Hanover and Madison Roy of Lewiston. Students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are placed on the dean’s list. Northern Vermont University has campuses in Johnson and Lyndonville, Vt.
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Volunteers, blood donors needed for destructive disaster season
PORTLAND — Many weather experts predict a destructive wildfire and hurricane season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies. “We’re preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and […]
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UNE recognizes local dean’s list students
The following local students have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at the University of New England. They include Anna Beaudet, Taylor Depot, Madison DeRosa, Corryn Lachance, Olivia Paione and Kelsey Teegan, all of Auburn; Matthew Chiasson of Bethel; Augustus Mendoza, Madeline Welch and Janelle Wiesemann, all of Denmark; Mason Corriveau and Gina Kubesh, both of Dixfield; […]