Phoenix athletic leaders at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay hold certificates they received for attending National Federation of High School Sports Captain’s Courses and meetings over the summer with Athletic Director Marc Keller. The sessions taught how to be a good leader and captain of a sports team. From left, front row, are Ashlyn Williams, […]
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Lewiston church to hold play during worship service
The Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St., Lewiston, will present the play “How Mr. Lurch Stole the Church” as part of its 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Oct. 21. All are welcome to attend this one-time-only event. Shown here at a recent rehearsal, from left, are Ben Turner, Lindsey Bates, Yvonne Gross, Terry […]
Groundbreaking ceremony at Fryeburg Academy
FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy has announced the official groundbreaking for their new dining hall and student union at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, behind the LaCasce Building. The ceremony is open to the public. A private donor reception will follow from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Green House, 686 Main St. The new construction is […]
Pettengill School's original cornerstone returning
Work on the long-awaited project to return the original Pettingill School cornerstone to Pettingill School Park began Friday, Oct. 5. Mark Labonte Landscaping donated their services by digging a four-foot pit in preparation for the groundwork. The students of Lewiston Regional Technical Center under the supervision of Tom Fylstra and Alan Merritt will commence work […]
Auburn student wins book award, key to the city
AUBURN — Katharine Garcia, a seventh-grader at Auburn Middle School, participated in the Auburn Book Project during her sixth grade experience at East Auburn Community School, and is the recipient of the 2018 Auburn Book Award. The Auburn Book Project, open to Auburn’s grade six students, is designed to promote young authors’ work and creativity […]
Spruce Mountain award winners
Academic awards for September were presented to students at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. Recipients are, from left, Payton Fitch, Leeah Volterman, Julia Pomeroy, Connor Donahue, Matthew Fenlason, Jordan Mitchell, Trent Tibbetts, Owen Bryant, Savannah Corliss, Madeline Labonte, Megan Dodge and Logan Harvell.
Antiques expert to speak at society meeting
AUBURN — What creates demand for certain antiques, and why does demand and value decline for others? Daniel Buck Soules will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, about “Unique Antiques” at the next meeting of the Androscoggin Historical Society at the Society’s headquarters on the third floor of the County Building, 2 Turner St. These […]
Orion Performing Arts Center receives new ceiling projector
TOPSHAM — Orion Performing Arts Center, MSAD No. 75’s theater in Mt. Ararat Middle School, announces the installation of a new ceiling projector, made possible by several donations. The Alfred M. Senter Fund provided a grant, and attendees at other events contributed. The Orion Advisory Committee conducted a dinner at the 99 Restaurant, a raffle, concession […]
Auburn Public Library to host weekly book sales this fall
The public is invited to join the Auburn Public Library each weekend as Saturday book sales resume on Oct. 13, and run every Saturday until Dec. 15. The book sale room will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lower level of the library, offering thousands of gently used books on all […]
AVSWCD to present winter garden prep workshop
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a Preparing Your Garden Bed for Winter Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the USDA NRCS Office at 254 Goddard Road. This workshop will cover preparation for garden beds and soil before winter arrives, pest and disease management, composting, […]