LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (formerly known as the Lewiston-Auburn SPCA) was incorporated as a nonprofit volunteer organization in 1885. Their mission says, “We are committed to strengthening our community by supporting humane care of animals and fostering the human-animal bond.” The shelter accepts lost, stray and privately-owned animals. Being a full service shelter […]
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Briefly: Pets
Registration open for FCAS yard sale FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is holding the 2019 Maine Mega Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St. Folks looking to clean out their garage, basement or attic, and help the Franklin County Animal Shelter at the same […]
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Midcoast Humane to host kitten yoga and Kitten Bowl III
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane has announced upcoming events at the Brunswick campus, 30 Range Road. Kitten Yoga — Midcoast Humane and Jai Yoga team up and invite everyone to an all-smiles event called kitten yoga. Join for an all-levels yoga class featuring an adorable crew of kittens from the shelter. Connect with your inner feline — […]
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Pond construction, maintenance class to be offered
FARMINGTON — Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District has annpounced that a Pond Construction and Maintenance class will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the Municipal Building’s downstairs conference room, 153 Farmington Falls Road. Class schedule: • Registration and coffee, 8 a.m. • Pond construction and maintenance with Candi […]
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Community sale
LOVELL — There is a $2 per bag sale now through Feb. 2, at the thrift shop of the United Church of Christ, Route 5, Center Lovell. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. —
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Mt. Abram student wins DAR Good Citizen award
KINGFIELD — Mt. Abram High School has announced that this year’s DAR Good Citizen recipient is Alice Cockerham, daughter of Jim and Brenna Cockerham of Kingfield. The DAR Good Citizen Program is sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and locally by the Colonial Daughters Chapter in Farmington. Cockerham was selected for […]
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AARP Tax-Aide program canceled NORWAY — The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will not be held for the upcoming tax filing season. For over 10 years, volunteers have been at the Norway Public Library providing free income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- to moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 50 […]
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Elmira College, Elmira, N.Y. — Jillian Leighton of New Gloucester and Eliza Beaudin of Lewiston have been named to the dean’s list. — University of Missouri College of Engineering, Columbia, Mo. — Cassidy G. Pelchat of Lisbon was named to the dean’s list. — Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C. — Billie Rogers of Avon has […]
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Class gatherings
MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1958 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Far East. Classmates and significant others are welcome.
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Contact info for food pantry WILTON — For many years, Kathleen “Kitty” McDonald has run the Wilton Area Food Pantry. She is taking a much deserved rest, stepping down as director, and will no longer be the contact person for the food pantry. After Jan. 15, the pantry can be reached at 207-645-3840 from 10 […]