‘Thankful’ Storywalk in Auburn AUBURN — The city of Auburn, in collaboration with Walton Elementary School, announces that “Thankful” is the November theme for the Auburn Storywalk along Auburn’s Riverwalk. During the month of November, the display cases will be featuring art and essays by Walton Elementary students about the importance of being thankful and […]

Women’s club to hear discussion on safety LIVERMORE FALLS — GFWC/Livermore Falls Women’s Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Harris House.  Guest speakers will be Judy Shaw, Esq., and Janice Sabin, LSW, speaking on financial and personal safety.  For more information, contact Ellen at ggeh@roadrunner.com.   Neighborhood Watch meeting slated […]

Catherine Haley of Minot graduated from Kennesaw State University in Georgia in July. She was named to the dean’s list for the summer semester. — Tomas Joseph Smith of Lewiston has graduated from the University of Kansas in Lawrence with a master of science in medicinal chemistry. — SALT LAKE CITY — The following local […]

PARIS — The Maine Veterans’ Homes in South Paris has named Alphonse Dubois as Veteran of the Month for October. The 92-year-old is one of seven children born to to Alida and Willie Dubois in Berlin, N.H. His family moved to Paris when he was 13. Dubois was drafted April 30, 1945, and served with […]

LEWISTON — The Acadia Academy vendor fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. There will be more than 30 vendors, a 50/50 drawing, bake sale and Kids Craft Room. The school is located at 12 Westminster St. Editor’s note: The original time was reported as being from 10 a.m. […]

Appreciation supper for veterans MEXICO — The Mexico Historical Society will honor veterans by serving an appreciation supper at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18,  in the Calvin Lyons Hall, Gary Wentzell Lane, in back of the Town Office. For transportation, call 207-357- 4700 or email amyspearmaine@gmail.com  in advance.   Universalist Church supper Nov. 21 WEST […]

Lewiston groups receive MaineCF grants LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has awarded $2,000 grants to the Somali Bantu Community Association and the Center for Wisdom’s Women to mark the 20th anniversary of the Androscoggin County Fund. The grants were announced by MaineCF President and CEO Steve Rowe at an […]

AUBURN — The LA Public Art presentation with Julie Horn of the Maine Arts Commission that was scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15, at the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library has been canceled because of a scheduling conflict.

Danville Union Church to hold Christmas Fair AUBURN — Danville Union Church, 1065 Old Danville Road, Auburn, will hold the annual Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.  On sale will be baked goods, plants, crafts and attic treasures and there will be raffle items.   A luncheon of beef stew or […]