WILTON — Masonic Lodge 156 of Wilton is looking for donations for the annual yard sale, which will be held Sept. 7, 8 and 9 by the Hannaford at Routes 2 and 4. For more information or to donate, contact Dave Weeks at 207-778-2286. — RUMFORD — Rumford Point Church will have a matching fundraiser featuring clothing from […]
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Livermore history center plans overnight live-in experience
LIVERMORE — A 24-hour Live-In 1870 History Experience at the Norlands will be held starting at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30. The deadline for signing up is Sept. 17 by calling 207-897-4366 or emailing programs@norlands.org. The Live-in Experience is an overnight introduction to the food, activities and living conditions of the past and a […]
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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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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Shy but loving pets
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week Aphrodite is a 1- to 3-year-old, female shepherd mix. She is a shy but very sweet girl hoping to find her fur-ever home. She doesn’t seem to mind other dogs or cats. She just wants to find an […]
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River paddles scheduled in Paris PARIS — The Paris Parks and Recreation Committee will host paddling excursions on the Little Androscoggin River from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 8 and Oct. 13. Kayakers and canoeists are invited to enjoy an afternoon of exploring the Little Androscoggin. Kayaks will be available for those who do not have […]
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Seth Wescott, chamber golf tourney Sept. 21
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The 16th annual Seth Wescott & Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic will be held at Friday, Sept. 21, at Sugarloaf Golf Club. The shotgun start is at 9 a.m. Proceeds will help fund the annual Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program and the Level Field Fund for area students […]
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CBIs, FOWL, keep watch to prevent invasive species from entering Wilson Lake
WILTON — This summer’s weekends have brought Courtesy Boat Inspectors (CBIs) to the boat launch at Wilson Lake to check incoming and outgoing watercraft for any bits of plants that might transfer from lake to lake. The inspection is optional, but most of the boaters are aware of the danger posed by invasive plants that […]
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First Universalist Church of Turner Center offers elder program
TURNER — The Rev. Al Boyce, minister of the First Universalist Church of Turner Center, is offering a six-week course for retirees. The title is “Hindsight, Humor and Hope: Who, Me, an Elder?” For some people, retirement from the workforce means that their adult identity and day-to-day life appear to vanish as familiar habits and […]
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Texas Hold’Em poker planned PARIS — The AMVETS monthly Texas Hold’Em poker tournaments are held at from 5 p.m. to midnight on the first Friday of the month at the American Legion Hall. The events are open to the public. The Auxiliary will have a food concession open from 5 p.m. until the end of […]
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Class gatherings
HARRISON — The annual Bridgton Academy Alumni Picnic will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, under the covered pavilion at Crystal Lake Park. This annual event was started by the late Celia Tarbox Ballard from the Class of 1930, and first took place in 1983. It is the 36th year for the picnic. Alumni and friends of […]