The staff at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris recently collected canned soup and crackers for the Oxford Hills Food Pantry in Norway, which advised there was a need for the items. The collection was spearheaded by the Community Involvement Committee at the facility on High Street. From left are staff members Steve Moore, Chantal […]
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APL releases kids' February events schedule
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced children’s events for February. The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day. Sprouts — 10 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9, and 23, in the Children’s Room. It is for newborns to 36 months and their caregivers. Heather will lead in songs, […]
Community sales
CHESTERVILLE — There will be a bake sale beginning at noon Friday, March 8, at the Chesterville Town Office. The sale, sponsored by the North Chesterville Extension Homemakers, will benefit the Chesterville Town Kitchen Fund. For more informatiom, call 207-778-3156.
Briefly: City
Lewiston Democrats to meet LEWISTON — The next meeting of the Lewiston Democrats will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Lewiston Armory. Everyone is welcome to attend. Lifetree discusses limits of love LEWISTON — Romantic proposals and what people will do for love will be explored at 6:30 p.m. […]
Briefly: Pets
FCAS clinic at Tractor Supply Co. WILTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter will hold a Nail Trim Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9, at Tractor Supply Co., 979 U.S. Route 2 East. The services offered at the clinic will be nail trims, cost: $5; microchipping, cost: $20/pet; Frontline, under 70 pounds, cost: […]
Doodle is RPC's Pet of the Week
PARIS — Doodle is Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills’s Pet of the Week. Thirteen-year-old Doodle is a sweet senior cat that looks like she has a story to tell. She entered the shelter as a stray cat so whatever her background story is will remain unknown. What is known about Doodle is that she […]
Craft fairs
WALES — The Happy Kitchen will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road. Tables are still available, call 207-240-5717.
Briefly: City
Club to hold Valentine’s party AUBURN — A Valentine’s party will be held starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Sacred Heart Church. Social hour is from 11 to noon, followed by lunch. People should bring a lunch; brownie sundaes will be served. Game time is 12:30 p.m. The part is free. New members […]
Briefly: Region
Cooking demo and potluck INDUSTRY — Plants Are Best will host a cooking demo and plant-based potluck supper Friday, Feb. 8, at the Town Office. At 5:30 p.m. Mary Beane of Salt and Pepper restaurant opening this spring will give a short talk and cooking demonstration. The potluck will begin at 6 p.m. All are […]
Class gatherings
ANDOVER — The Stephens High School Class of 1964 will have lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Little Red Hen Diner & Bakery, 28 South Main St. — DIXFIELD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Ellis Variety and […]