Down Maine Series talks monarchs BETHEL — Naturalist Paul Motts will discuss the many challenges that face the monarch butterfly on its journey for survival at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at McLaughlin Auditorium, Gould Academy. Every September, hundreds of monarch butterflies pass through Maine on a journey of more than 3,000 miles to the Sierra Madre […]
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Chesterville man graduates from Air Force basic training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Dominick M. Frank graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital offering 'Healthy Eating for Cancer Survivors' class
FARMINGTON — “Does sugar feed cancer?” “Should soy be avoided?” “What about eating organic foods?” These are a few questions to be answered at a free presentation titled “Healthy Eating for Cancer Survivors.” It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Participants will learn how […]
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Contestants, judges needed for Miss Farmington Fair Pageant
FARMINGTON — Applications are being accepted for the 19th annual Miss Farmington Fair Pageant being held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Farmington Fair Grounds. Deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 14. Preparation, rehearsals and interview competitions will take place beginning at 1:30 p.m. Those from Franklin County and the surrounding area who […]
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Amphibians leap to center stage at Frog and Toad Jumping Contest
RANGELEY — Rangeley kids got completely unplugged for an afternoon of fun with amphibians at the Frog and Toad Jumping Contest held at the annual Blueberry Festival on Aug. 16. The contest included 13 frogs and two toads, their human trainers aged 3 to 13 and a good-sized audience. The jumpers were judged on the […]
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Class gatherings
The Lewiston High School Class of 1952 held a reunion July 21 at the Carriage House in Lewiston. Front row: Jackie Begin Pelletier, Carmen Bedard Beaulieu, Lorraine Gilbert Lavoie, Rolande Rouillard Marcotte, Cecile Gagnon L’Heureux, Nancy Palmer Dubois, Louise Libby Allen, Doris Carrier Cormier, Martha Phillipon Moberg, Arline Beaulieu Beaule. Second row: Dorothy McKenney Chapman, […]
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Catholic Library to address opioids RUMFORD — For anyone with a son or grandson addicted to opioids, the Rumford Catholic Library will host a meeting to discuss how means for recovery may be identified and implemented, and what can be done to assist. For more information, call 207-364-3964. Leave a name and number. Pine Tree […]
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Foundation sets new deadlines BANGOR — The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation has announced changes to the deadlines for its twice yearly application process. Starting immediately, the new deadlines will be April 15 and Oct. 15 of each year. Applications are now being accepted for the Oct. 15 deadline. Questions can be send to info@stkfoundation.org. […]
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Maine Wildlife Park to offer look at wildlife feedings
GRAY — Maine Wildlife Park will offer an opportunity for the public to watch a wildlife eat their daily meals at scheduled times starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, on Route 26. The animals are fed a healthy natural diet that is as close to what they’d eat in the wild as possible. The […]
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Stanton Bird Club announces September events
AUBURN — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has three events planned for the month of September. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9, will find the club having a Centennial Walk. The YMCA’s new Outdoor Learning and Education Center (OLEC) will be the site for birdwatching on Wednesday, Sept. 19. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, there […]