Jennifer Lane, third from right, Department of Maine Beals Hospitality House chairman and Auburn VFW Post 1603 officer, accepts a $1,000 donation from the Stone-Scott-Watson VFW Post 3095 in Friendship on behalf of the Beals Hospitality House board of directors. From left are William LaBombarde Sr., vice commander; Randall Foster, Post member; Eugene Grant, commander; […]
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St. Philip Church to celebrate 50th anniversary
AUBURN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn will celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Philip Church with a special Mass at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. It will be followed by a reception in the parish hall at 2365 Turner Road. The celebration commemorates the first Mass of the church community, which was held […]
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Mahoosuc Pathways announces upcoming events
Mahoosuc Pathways announces its schedule of events for September: • Weekly Walks, Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 25. Meet the group leader at the Long Mountain parking lot off Vernon Street in Albany Township. Free and open to all; a collaboration with Mahoosuc Land Trust and Mahoosuc Pathways. Headlamps and water recommended. • Summer Trail […]
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Peter Hammond to present Civil War program
NORWAY — While chewing on a homemade piece of hardtack, attendees can listen to local history buff Peter Hammond’s program “Battlefield Life in the Civil War” at the Norway Museum and Historical Society, 471 Main St., at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. Hammond was inspired by the museum’s collections of medical and weaponry, photographs, letters […]
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Community meals
CANTON — The Poodunck Snowmobile Club will hold its annual cookout at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the clubhouse on Canton Point Road. It is free. Members and former members are welcome to come. For more information, including membership, call 207-357-2223. — FAYETTE — Friends of Starling Hall will serve a turkey supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. […]
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Androscoggin Historical Society to host mystery novelist
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society will host an educational program with mystery novelist William D. Andrews at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25. His talk, titled “Stealing History,” will be held at the society’s museum on the third floor of the County Building. Andrews has published three mysteries “Stealing History” (2006), “Breaking Ground” (2011), and […]
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4th Annual Electric Vehicle Expo is Saturday
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy and the Maine Electric Vehicle Association will hold their fourth annual Electric Vehicle Expo from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept., 15, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Three solar-powered Level 2 electric vehicle chargers will be available, and many other chargers are available in the area. […]
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Bob Duchesne to talk about Maine birds’ habits and habitats
AUBURN — In celebration of the International Year of the Bird and the Stanton Bird Club’s centenary, the Auburn Public Library will hold a talk at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in the Androscoggin County Room. Birding enthusiast Bob Duchesne of Hudson will talk about Maine birds’ habitats and habits. He is founder of the […]
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USM LAC to host French sing-along
LEWISTON — Community members are invited to join Les Troubadours for the first French sing-along of the season at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Everyone is welcome. Song books are provided so people not familiar with the songs or are less than fluent in […]
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FCAS: This week's pets are mellow fellows
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Bo and Rufus as its Pets of the Week. Bo is a 1- to 3-year-old male terrier mix who has a sweet and loving disposition plus an adorable head tilt. He is a mellow dog who enjoys hanging out on the couch as much as he enjoys […]