NEWRY — The 7th Annual New England Mineral Conference will be held May 10 to 12 at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Conference Center at Sunday River. Presentations on New England and non-New England topics are scheduled Friday evening and Saturday. In addition, there is a Friday evening banquet, mineral displays and exhibits, and […]
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Annual ice fishing derby to be held on Wilson Lake
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association’s fifth annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Wilson Lake will be held from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Wilson Lake. It coincides with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Weekend, allowing any person may fish without a […]
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Hope Association Valentine’s Dance RUMFORD — The public is invited to a Valentine’s Dance from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave. The dance will feature Joe “The Musician Man” Sirois. Refreshments will be served. The event is free but donations for the Hope Association are accepted. Snowmobile […]
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Teen events on helathy relationships AUBURN — As part of the Auburn Public Library’s ongoing Teen Life Skills Series, in February teens will talk about healthy relationships. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of this annual event, schools and teen centers all over the country will be participating in special activities. At […]
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Community meals
NORWAY — The First Universalist Church of Norway will host a traditional ham and bean supper at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the church, 479 Main St. The menu will feature homemade desserts and will include ham, beans, coleslaw, rolls and beverages. This dinner is open to the public. Tickets are $10; $20 family maximum. […]
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Dixie and Greyson are FCAS's Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Cat of the Week is Greyson, a handsome 4- to 6-year-old male who has been known to exhibit a naughty or a nice personality at times. Dog of the Week is Dixie, a 5-year-old female Staffy mix from North Carolina. Dixie has […]
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Scooby loves kids, learns quickly
PARIS — Scooby, a German shepherd mix is available for adoption at Responsible Pet Care at 9 Swallow Road. The 2-year-old is a transfer from Responsible Pet Care’s partner shelter in Puerto Rico. He is a very active dog, loves to be in the company of children, but needs to be the only pet in the […]
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SeniorsPlus announces class schedule for February
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Education Center classes for February. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road and are free, unless noted. Heart Health for Everyone — Friday, Feb. 1, 2 to 4 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Andrew Eisenhauer, medical director at Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. Discuss trends in heart health, the latest […]
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APL lists teen events for February
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., has released its schedule of teen events for February. Maine Job Corps — Teens and new adults ages 16-24. Maine Job Corps offers an opportunity to take part in an experience that provides help to understand the skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. This program is […]
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ELHS grad awarded Auburn Ski Association scholarship
Evelyn Bilodeau, a 2018 graduate of Edward Little High School in Auburn, holds a $500 scholarship check from the Auburn Ski Association at Lost Valley in Auburn. She graduated fourth in her class and has been a committed member of the soccer and ski teams, and involved in the concert, marching, jazz and pep bands. […]