Androscoggin Retired Educators meeting AUBURN — The Androscoggin Retired Educators will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Lotus Restaurant at 279 Center St. Speaker for this meeting is Japhet Els, director for community outreach at AARP. Following the business meeting and Mr. Els presentation, there will be a buffet lunch. The cost of […]

Holly Ihloff appearing at McFalls Library MECHANIC FALLS — Author Holly Ihloff and her dolls are coming to the Mechanic Falls Public Library, 108 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls, at 7 p.m., Nov. 6. Ihloff, a Casco resident, calls on a rich background of lifetime education, European  travel and passions in creating her first book, “The […]

Hospital offering diabetes prevention program FARMINGTON — The Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program that is proven to help people lower their chance of developing type 2 diabetes, is offered free by MaineHealth at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The program will help individuals learn how to eat healthier and be active, develop skills to make healthier […]

Community supper at Wayne church WAYNE — A community supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road. The menu will include home baked casseroles, beans and hot dogs, salads and pies as well as vegetarian and GF options. Cost is by donation. […]

AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education courses for November and December have been announced. Breathing, Stretching and Meditation: Learn tools to help with relaxation and calming the mind to bring  a deeper sense of self. No prior experience necessary for the guided seated meditation, breathing exercise known as Pranayama. Begins Wednesday, Nov. 6. Beginner’s […]

LEWISTON — Trinity Episcopal Church will host multi-faith celebration to bless a new peace pole in the church’s memorial garden and dedicate it also as a peace park. The celebration will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at 247 Bates St., Lewiston. Refreshments will follow. The redesign of the small pocket park is […]

WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris announces its Sunday worship services for November. Services begin at 9 a.m. with refreshments afterward. All are welcome to attend. Nov. 3: “The Timeless Promise” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Unitarian Universalists gather together through covenant, a timeless promise, rather than creed. This message […]

AUBURN — The Spirit of America Award ceremony honoring exceptional volunteerism in Androscoggin County was held Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Androscoggin County Courthouse. Several groups and individuals were nominated and presented with awards. Among them were: Danville Junction Grange No. 65; Larry Pelletier of Auburn; AMVETS Post 13; Ladies Auxiliary of AMVETS Post 13; […]

Ludden Library holding food drive DIXFIELD — Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St., is hosting an amnesty food drive from Nov. 1 through Nov. 27. Donations of non-perishable food items and monetary donations will be accepted during open hours. Patrons with late fees on their library records will be rewarded for bringing in items for […]

Lithuanian Heritage Club to meet at town hall RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Rumford Town Hall, First Floor Conference Room. Use the River Street entrance. The club is planning a fall trip to the Boston Lithuanian Club on Saturday, Nov. 9.  Cost of the trip […]