Post to hold Texas hold’em poker LOCKE MILLS — A Texas hold’em poker tournament will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Road. Doors open at 11 a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. There is a $50 buy-in, high hand options, pull tabs, 50/50, and meals and beverages will be available. Eagles to host […]
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Auburn Legion announces January events
AUBURN — The American Legion, William J. Rogers Post 153, 71 South Main St., has announced its schedule of events for the month of January: Music, Dance & Karaoke — Every Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m.; featuring DJ Jean Louis. Music by Jerry Joe — Fridays, Jan. 11 and 25, from 4:30 […]
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Danville Grange collects donations for Salvation Army
At a recent meeting of Danville Junction Grange, unwrapped toys, books, games, knitted hats and mittens, and monetary donations were collected for The Salvation Army. Salvation Army Capt. Deanna Street stands with Community Service Chairman Glenys Ryder of Danville Junction Grange.
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Camden Conference to focus on China
FREEPORT — The 32nd Camden Conference, a statewide event of fostering informed discourse on world issues, will be all about China: its complex social, economic, environmental, and political affairs, as well as its relations with Asian neighbors, the U.S., and the international community at large. Freeport Community Library will present three events on the topic […]
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Historical society open house NEW GLOUCESTER — The first monthly New Gloucester Historical Society Archives Open House of 2019 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 5, at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road (next to Town Hall). This event is free and open to the public and genealogists are invited […]
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Christmas tree disposal options announced
AUBURN — Auburn Public Works Director Dan Goyette has announced several options for the disposal of Christmas trees. Trees will not be collected curbside, but Auburn residents can drop them off at the following locations: • Public Works Garage, 296 Gracelawn Road (behind the community sand shed); • Maine Waste to Energy, 110 Goldthwaite Road, […]
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Food pantry seeks donations AUBURN — The High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry has ongoing needs for the following items: peanut butter, canned vegetables, soup, canned pasta, canned meats, canned fruit, dry cereal, baking items, soup, crackers and toilet paper. Auburn United Methodist Church collects items for the pantry. Donations may be brought to 439 […]
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Farmington Warming Center to resume in January
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Warming Center will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February, and Tuesdays in March for its 2019 season. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Folks can stop in for snacks and activities. At noon, everyone is welcome for a lunch of soup and dessert provided by community friends. […]
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Community forest project ranked first in nation by U.S. Forest Service
BETHEL — The Bethel Community Forest Project planning committee has announced that the U.S. Forest Service ranked the project first out of 34 applications from across the country. The service provided a $600,000 grant, bringing the community closer to its goal to acquire and create the Bethel Community Forest. The Betterment Fund has offered to match […]
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Officers graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Rumford Police Officer Austin Couture and Dixfield Police Officer Gerald F. Maccione graduated with the 35th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro on Friday. The officers underwent 18 weeks of rigorous academic and physical training, accumulating more than 720 hours. Couture is a graduate of Central Maine Community […]