PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Area Thanksgiving Eve and Day Mass times and locations are as follows: Auburn: 9 a.m. Thursday, Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place. Bridgton: 9 a.m. Thursday, St. Joseph Church, 225 South […]
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Chamber helps alternative schools celebrate ‘Franksgiving’
AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has helped middle and high school students at a local alternative school program have one more reason to be thankful this holiday season. The annual Franksgiving celebration has been a high point of the academic year at the Franklin Alternative School and Merrill Hill School. Traditionally […]
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Library returning to curbside services due to COVID-19 increase
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library will return to curbside service only starting Tuesday, Nov. 24, in order to help stop the community spread of COVID-19. Curbside service for pick-up of books and other library materials will be available Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Patrons should log into their account, reserve available items, and staff will […]
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Community briefs for Saturday, Nov. 21
Dixfield church to hold online auction DIXFIELD — Dixfield Congregational Church will hold an online auction of crafts, baked goods, homemade chocolates and other items. Bidding will open at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 and ends at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Items being auctioned can be viewed by going to the Dixfield Congregation […]
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Well done news for Friday, Nov. 20
Wilton student receives Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award WILTON — Valerianne Hinkley of Wilton has been awarded a Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2020. Hinkley, a University of Maine Farmington freshman, is an active member of the Honors Program and a 2020 fall inductee of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity APO. Both the Honors […]
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St. Dominic Academy announces first-quarter honor roll
AUBURN — Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus President Timothy Gallic has announced the honor roll for the first quarter. The following students have achieved a 4.25 average and above in all courses and are on the Principal’s List: Grade 12: Molly Brown, Sarah Brown, Anna Cote, Aaliyah Cruz, Amelia Fortin, Lucy Frenette, Martha Geyer-Shaheen, […]
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Auburn student designs winning card in Christmas art contest
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development. All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Over 300 submissions were received, each featuring original creations by the artists reflecting […]
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Farm Service Agency elections underway
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by Monday, Dec. 7. Each committee has three to 11 elected […]
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‘Jolly Gifts’ to continue spreading cheer at Auburn parish this Advent
AUBURN — In an effort to help children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host “Jolly Gifts,” an initiative that aims to offer support to parish and community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or […]