Winter clothing wanted AUBURN — The United Methodist Church, 439 Park St., is collecting warm winter clothing for needy families in the community. Jackets, coats, boots, sturdy shoes, hats, mittens and gloves for all ages and warm blankets are needed. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Drop off donations at the church […]
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Class gatherings
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1964 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Dick’s Restaurant. — DIXFIELD — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 will hold their monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Ellis’. Luncheons are returning to the third Wednesday of the month. All […]
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Citizens Police Academy program LEWISTON — The Lewiston Police Department’s “Citizens Police Academy” provides an inside look over the day-to-day operations of the department. This program provides folks with an opportunity to engage with the department and to be informed on the services they provide, to discuss current issues taking place both within Lewiston and out, […]
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Stanton holds 39th Christmas bird count LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club conducted its 39th Christmas Bird Count of the Lewiston-Auburn area on Saturday, Dec. 29. In total, 17 people participated and recorded 42 species; the average since 2000 is 48. There was 1 inch of snow on the ground and most open water was […]
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LPL to screen and discuss movie 'Documented'
LEWISTON — When his grandparents brought him to the United States from the Philippines as a child, Jose Antonio Vargas didn’t realize his life was supposed to be a quiet one, lived under the radar. But after becoming a successful journalist, Vargas took the unusual and risky step of revealing his undocumented status in an essay […]
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Sirois recognized as Paul Harris Fellow
River Valley Rotary Club President Paul Doroghazy, left, presents Rotarian Joe Sirois with a Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin at the holiday dinner Dec. 17 at 49 Franklin in Rumford. The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of […]
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Rotarian given certificate
Randall Therrien, left, KeyBank manager and past president of the River Valley Rotary Club in Rumford, is presented with a Paul Harris Fellow certificate by Rotarian Rich Allen. Rotarian Tim Placey, past district governor, used his Paul Harris points to award a certificate to Therrien for his many community involvements. Allen was designated make the […]
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Rumford Elementary students win awards
Rumford Elementary School announced its Students of the Month and two perfect attendance raffle winners for November. From left, front row: Carter Giroux, Lorylai Yates (perfect attendance), Aubree Whittemore, Ashton Hart, Phoebe Wilshusen and Willow Burse; second row: Chanel Hatsat, Samantha Kumari, Bella Stephens, Chloe Brown, Alannah Smith (perfect attendance), Jack Glover, Aubree Curtis, Riley […]
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Rotary winterization project completes 12 homes this year
The River Valley Rotary Club’s Winterization Project completed four homes by Nov. 18 and had eight more to go. Rotary volunteers working on the 12 homes total to be winterized are, from left, Dick Lovejoy, Roger Whitehouse, Paul Doroghazy, Greg Trundy and Peter Cox.
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Santa attends VFW kids Christmas party
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1603 in Auburn held the Kids Christmas Party for the Clover Preschool on Dec. 14. Children had the opportunity to have a photo with Santa as they opened their gifts. Standing in back, from left, are Arthur Roy, past state commander and Youth Activities chairman; Mike Spaulding, Auxiliary member; Doreen […]