LEWISTON — An estimated 600 people gathered at Geiger Elementary School to honor the memory of a loved one at Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice’s annual Butterfly Release Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 5. The event is a way for families to remember loved ones who have passed, as well as raise money for patient care […]
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Area residents receive Red Sox Service Scholarships
BOSTON — The Red Sox Foundation presented two area public high school seniors with $1,000 college scholarships during Maine Day at Fenway Park presented by Jenzabar and supported by Ford Motor Co. Sumaya Mohamed of Lewiston and Chloe Veilleux of Turner were recognized as recipients of the Maine Red Sox Service Scholarships during a pregame […]
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Responsible Pet Care: Fun Fur a Day to help shelter pets
PARIS — Responsible Pet Care’s Fun Fur a Day will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the shelter, 9 Swallow Road. There will be kids activities, raffle baskets, games, food and a 50/50 raffle. Puppies, dogs, kittens and cats will be available for adoption. The shelter will collect shelter supplies with […]
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Contradance set for Sunday NORWAY — A contradance will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the First UU Church of Norway, 479 Main St. Music will be played by the Better Late Than Never Band, and Shair Shakti will call. Beginners will be welcome with or without a partner. All […]
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Fall, winter Auburn Public Library book group selections announced
AUBURN — The Auburn Page Turners, a long-running book discussion group at the Auburn Public Library, announces its fall and winter selections. The group welcomes the public to read and discuss a preselected title the first Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the library’s Local History Room. The fall lineup kicks off Sept. […]
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Mt. Blue Area Garden club awards scholarships
WILTON — Recipients of Mt. Blue Area Garden Club scholarships were introduced at a recent meeting at the home of club president Tom Saviello. Mt. Blue High School graduates Kaci O. Presby will attend Saint Joseph’s College and Ezekiel S. Robinson will attend the University of Maine. Each will receive a $500 scholarship upon successful completion of […]
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Lisbon Legion hosts biker rally
Legionaires Rick Minving, left, and Ronie Ray attend the Riders Summer Rally hosted by the Lisbon Post 158, American Legion, on July 28 in Lisbon.
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KVHS to participate in national adoption event
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Valley Humane Society will participate in the national Clear the Shelters event by hosting Paws in the Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the shelter on Pet Haven Lane. The community-driven, nationwide pet adoption campaign seeks to match shelter pets with loving, permanent new families. Last year, more […]
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Wilhelm Reich Museum offering square dancing
The Wilhelm Reich Museum Conference Center will host a square dance party from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at the center on Dodge Pond Road in Rangeley. No experience or reservations are necessary. National caller Red Bates of Rangeley will teach. Families and singles welcome and dress is casual. Suggested donation is $10 […]
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Gift to give GAHS opportunity to provide enrichment to shelter pets
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will begin a comprehensive enrichment program, thanks to a generous $5,000 gift from Priscilla Gendron. This new and vital program is aimed at modifying the development and expression of abnormal and/or problematic behaviors and contributing to the overall wellbeing of the animals as they await adoption. The Shelter […]