WATERFORD — The next three sessions in a series of meetings on global warming solutions are announced by the Waterford Congregational Church. They will be held Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wilkins House Community Center, next to the church on Plummer Hill Road. The Jan. 7 session, “Talking About the Climate Crisis,” will explore […]

RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and AJs Fat Bikes are teaming up to keep several trails open for snowshoeing, fat biking and Nordic skiing throughout the winter. The trailheads to Hatchery Brook Preserve, Hunter Cove Wildlife Sanctuary and Hunter Cove Uplands, both the Route 4 and the Mingo Loop entrances, Bonney Point Conservation Area, […]

WEST PARIS — Start anew to explore spirituality, nature and humankind at the First Universalist Church of West Paris worship services at 9 a.m. Sundays. There are refreshments afterward. All are welcome to attend. The January schedule is as follows: Jan. 5: “Renewing Our Journey,” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Remembering the year that […]

FARMINGTON — The Rev. Susan Crane and her husband, Gary Wolcott, were recently honored for their service to Henderson Memorial Baptist Church and the community. Henderson’s congregation and community friends gathered in recognition of her retirement from HMBC on Dec. 15. Crane has served as pastor of the church for more than 17 years, one […]

Humane society announces raffle winners LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has announced winners of their “Cold Paws, Warm Heart” annual raffle. With over $10,900 in tickets sales, the winners were Sharon Griffith of Harpswell, $500 home heating assistance and a handmade quilt; Susan Mancine of Jay, $300 home heating assistance; Kim Bright of […]

Sabattus Seniors to have spaghetti meal SABATTUS — The Sabattus Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, for lunch at the Maxwell-Gill Hall.  The meal will include spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and dessert.  The cost will be $7. Reservations or cancellations must be in by Friday, Dec. 27, to Pauline at 207-375-4037.  […]

Stanton Bird Club to hear talk on Death Valley trip LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, in Room 285 at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 55 Westminster St. The topic will be “Death Valley as seen by the photographer Dan Marquis.” […]

Working Group meeting to identify natural resource concerns   LEWISTON — Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will host the annual USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Local Working Group meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the USDA office conference room, 254 Goddard Road. The meeting is open to the public. Members […]

Stephens High School Class of ’56 meeting RUMFORD — The class of 1956 of Stephens High School will have a luncheon at noon Thursday, Jan. 2, at Hotel Rumford. Spouses and guests are invited.