PORTLAND — To assist voters as Election Day, Nov. 3, approaches, the Diocese of Portland has launched a special Faithful Citizenship resource section to assist visitors in the exercise of their rights and duties. The page, www.portlanddiocese.org/faithful-citizenship, includes a variety of information, including “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” in English and Spanish. Prepared by the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Friday, Sept. 11. The program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. “FSA offers several options for farmers and ranchers […]

LEWISTON — Bikers everywhere are invited to join Cruisin’ for a Cure, a motorcycle ride to support the American Cancer Society on Saturday, Sept. 19. Funds will support pediatric cancer research. The event will begin at L-A Harley-Davidson, 839 Main St. Registration will start at 9 a.m., and the poker run will begin at 10. […]

Charity golf tournament Sept. 1 in Mexico MEXICO — The 18th annual Franklin Savings Bank, River Valley Chamber/River Valley Rotary Charity Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Oakdale Country Club. Tee times start at 8 a.m. A full slate of 16 teams of four will play through the 9-hole course twice […]

AUBURN — Auburn Adventures, an Auburn Recreation Dept. program designed to help provide for childcare needs for grades kindergarten through grade six during school remote learning days, will open for registration on Friday, Aug. 28. The goal of the program is for kids to have a safe place to go during the day while parents […]

FARMINGTON — Despite the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay will once again highlight the beauty and grace of rural life by holding the Farm to Table Supper 2020 beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, overlooking Clearwater Lake in Farmington. Per usual, the multiple […]

AUBURN — William J. Rogers Post 153, American Legion, 71 South Main St., has announced September activities. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, the post will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays.  Menus will be available while open. Dinners to Go with curbside pickup will be […]

FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition announces its upcoming schedule of free Mobile Health Unit events in which a variety of health screenings and education will be offered. Screenings include blood pressure and cholesterol checks and body composition analysis. Community members who would like to receive a health screening and or an acute medical visit with a […]

BETHEL — Sen. Lisa Keim announces constituent hours when residents can visit with her and discuss their concerns and opinions about state government, legislative matters and other topics of interest. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Bethel Farmer’s Market, 1 Parkway Road; noon to 1:30 p.m., Cooper Farms […]