SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Air Force Airman Iyana A. Rivera Ballard graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic […]
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Class gathering
RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1960 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Gatch’s. Spouses and guests are welcome. For more information, call Jeanne at 207-364-8841.
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Poetry group to meet RUMFORD — The poetry group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Rumford Public Library. The group will feature the Maine gubernatorial inaugural poem, “The Song for the Unsung,” by Wesley McNair. The former Maine poet laureate read at the library in November. This event is free […]
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Auburn library to hold Camden Conference programs
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library and 2019 Camden Conference have joined together to provide three programs on Chinese politics, education and culture. The programs all take place at the library and lead to up to the conference where the question will be asked, “Is This China’s Century?” At noon Thursday, Feb. 7, Joseph W. McDonnell, […]
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Boxberry School celebrates winter solstice
The Boxberry School in Harrison celebrated December 2018’s solstice by creating edible decorations for their “solstice tree.” Students smeared peanut butter on pine cones and rolled them in bird seed, made cranberry garland and pomanders, and hung dried orange slices for wildlife to enjoy. Students learned about a solstice tree from Eve Bunting’s picture book, […]
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Boomerang Bags program offered MECHANIC FALLS — The public library will offer a program to make “Boomerang Bags” at the Town Office, 108 Lewiston St., at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the Council Room. Boomerang Bags is a grassroots, community-driven movement tackling plastic pollution at its source. Volunteers from all walks of life get together to […]
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Upcoming senior trips announced
LEWISTON — Joline Bell has announced the upcoming trips for seniors and seniors at heart who want to travel without having to drive. Day trips Swansea, Massachusetts — Tuesday, March 12. Celtic Angels singers and dancers from Ireland will perform at Venus de Milo, followed by the Celtic Knight Dancers with the Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin. […]
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Historical society to hold meeting, present award
NORWAY — Each January, at the annual meeting of the Norway Museum and Historical Society, the year’s volunteers are celebrated. This year’s annual meeting is called “Souper Thanks.” A variety of delicious homemade soups, such as chili, broccoli cheese and Portuguese kielbasa with vegetables, will be served family style at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at […]
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Corvette club elect officers, plan events
The Mid Maine Vettes Corvette Club held its annual Christmas Party at Marco’s Restaurant in Lewiston in December. During the party, a short meeting was held to plan upcoming events and to nominate and elect club officers for 2019. From left, the new club officers for 2019 are: Brent Fox, social director; Melody Fox, secretary; […]
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Society to hold annual meeting NEW GLOUCESTER — The 2019 annual meeting of the New Gloucester Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road (next to the Town Hall). All members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Auction to benefit Mexico mission trip OXFORD […]