Ali Haji-Hersi, center, receives a scholarship from Auburn Housing Authority Vice Chairman Dick Valcourt, left, and Chairman Art Wing. Haji-Hersi is a senior majoring in accounting at University of Southern Maine and also has had perfect attendance in his job for Securitas Services in Lewiston. (Submitted photo)
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Rotary breakfast club sponsoring World Polio Day event
AUBURN – Members of the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club and Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club will hold a joint fellowship recognizing World Polio Day from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Gritty’s, 68 Main St., Auburn. World Polio Day is observed in October to honor the birthday of Dr. Jonas Salk, who led the […]
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October worship services at First Universalist
WEST PARIS — The schedule of 9 a.m. worship services at The First Universalist Church of West Paris is announced. Oct. 7: “Spiritual, Not Religious” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Oct. 14, “This Little Light of OURS!” led by the Rev. Bernice Martin. Oct. 21: “A Sweet Mystery” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Oct. […]
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Community meals
LISBON — Nina Rebekah Lodge No. 86 and Sabattus River Lodge No.21 are sponsoring a New England boiled dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Cost is $8 for adults, $3.50 for children 12 and younger, free for pre-schoolers. — AUBURN — The Family Groups of St. Philip’s Church […]
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Grand opening of Pop Up Garden a success
More than 200 neighbors attended the grand opening of the Pop Up Garden at 115 Bartlett St. The new public green space is designed to make neighborhood events easy and affordable. The 50-by-100-foot lot with a snack shack is sized for events for up to 50 people. Residents can use it any time, reserve it […]
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Community sales
MECHANIC FALLS — American Legion Auxiliary, 41 Elm St., will be holding a yard sale with raffle table, white elephant tables, bake sale and Rada knives from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The kitchen will be open for lunch. For more information call Peggy at 207-212-0538 — LEWISTON — The Calvary United Methodist Women’s Association is […]
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Craft fairs
AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church will be hold its 8th annual fall fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday, Oct. 6. The event will include local crafters, vendors, a church bake sale and a luncheon, which will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for lunch is $6 for adults and $3 for […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Longest resident needs loving home
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Dandy and Dopey as its Pets of the Week. Also, the fifth annual Strut for Strays! 5K Trail Run & Dog Walk to benefit FCAS is happening at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m., and all are welcome to participate in this special event. Dandy is […]
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FCAS: Jazzy and Zipper are pets of the week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Jazzy and Zipper as its Pets of the Week. Jazzy is a 4-year-old female Staffy mix who arrived from North Carolina. She is a little hard of hearing, but she is a sweet and happy girl who would love to meet her new owner’s dog to see if they might […]
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Lithuanian club meeting RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Oct. 3. The meeting will be held at Sam’s Italian Shop on Route 2. Science for Seniors at Rumford library RUMFORD — Science for Seniors is a free survey of scientific topics presented by Anne Morin Ph.D. with no tests, no quizzes and no […]