Dirigo High School in Dixfield has selected Devon Fletcher as November student of the month. Pictured from left are: Lisa Twomey, Dirigo High School principal; Megan Fletcher, sister; Tricia Fletcher, mother; Devon; Gene Fletcher, father; Tina Merrill, grandmother; and Cathy Fletcher, grandmother.
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APL announces January kids' calendar
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., has announced the kids’ events scheduled for January. Sprouts — Saturdays, Jan. 5, 12 and 26, 10 to 10:50 a.m., Children’s Room. Three Saturday mornings each month from early September through May the library hosts a lap-sit program for babies up to 36 months and their […]
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WWII veteran celebrates 95th birthday
World War II veteran Donald Clifford of Dixfield celebrates his 95th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 29. Clifford graduated from Woodstock High School in 1942. He worked in the South Portland shipyard for nine months before he was drafted into the Army, where he served for three years. He had his basic training in Atlantic City, […]
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Community meal
NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church serves its free monthly supper from 5 to 6 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at 205 Main St. All are welcome. For more information, contact the church at 207-743-2290.
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USM LAC announces classes
LEWISTON — University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn Senior College has announced upcoming classes. Transforming Stress: The Heartmath Solution: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6 to 8 p.m., Monica Dawe. Connect with the heart’s intelligence through scientific based techniques and technology. Learn how the heart’s rhythms and emotions can transform stress, anxiety, depression and anger into the physiology of […]
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Sophia's House set for completion in fall of 2019
LEWISTON — The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation has awarded a $50,000 capital grant to The Center for Wisdom’s Women to develop Sophia’s House. The center applied for the grant for developing the project. The center’s residential community of healing for women will be in the Tree Street neighborhood of Lewiston. Sophia’s House will contain six […]
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Drumming group making a beat LEWISTON — The Hand Drumming Group plays from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month, at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. All levels and styles of drummers can play, and they can bring their own instrument or try one of the club’s drums. The cost to […]
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Community sale
WAYNE — There will be a book sale, boutique and breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. Christmas themed books, movies, music and decorations will be on sale at bargain basement prices. There will be cinnamon buns, scones and quiche available. All proceeds benefit the […]
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GAHS announces raffle winners LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society announced the winners of their “Cold Paws, Warm Heart” annual raffle. With over $9,300 in tickets sales the winners were: Eve Duplissis, Lewiston; Ashley Rand, Gray; Christel Desjardins; and Robert Lindahl, Auburn. Each winner also received a handmade quilt in addition to the heating […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Fiona and Mr. Bean as the Pets of the Week. Fiona is a 4-year-old female Staffy mix who barks a lot in her kennel, but has a heart of gold. This big girl has excellent leash manners and loves to ride in the car, go on long […]