Jennifer Lane, second from right, Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Maine public relations officer, accepts the Boy Scout of the Year award on behalf of Alex Cote for his Eagle Scout project of providing hygiene and non-perishable food at the annual Department of Veterans Affairs’ Homeless Veterans Stand Down. From left are David D. […]
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Novel Idea Book Club to read 'Refugee'
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club will discuss “Refugee” by Alan Glatz at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21. The book tracks three families’ necessary flights from their treacherous motherlands — Cuba, Germany and Syria. Each account describes the journey, events during the escape and the consequences met upon arriving at destinations. New […]
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Foothills Food Festival offering regional fare
NORWAY — The third annual Foothills Food Festival will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, in Longley Square on Main Street. Free and open to the public, the festival is billed as “A Celebration of Local Food.” It’s organized by Community Food Matters and sponsored by local businesses. Among the features […]
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Androscoggin River Cleanup, BioBlitz Aug. 11
AUBURN — Maine Conservation Voters is joining the Androscoggin Land Trust in organizing an Androscoggin River Cleanup and BioBlitz from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11. They will meet at Little Andy Park in New Auburn. This will be the Land Trust’s seventh annual cleanup and the first to include a BioBlitz, a […]
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Auburn parish, Catholic Charities team up on books for kids in need
AUBURN — Catholic Charities of Maine is collecting children’s books to send to child care centers in Biddeford, Portland and community food pantries for families in need. “We’ve already received over 200 books donated by our parishioners,” said Deacon Denis Mailhot, outreach coordinator for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, which encompasses Sacred Heart Church and […]
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Farmington Historical Society seeks donations for yard sale
FARMINGTON — The third annual Farmington Historical Society Labor Day Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 1. The society is collecting items for the sale, which benefits restoration work at the Octagon House. New for this year’s sale, yard sale shoppers who spend at least $5 at the sale will […]
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Biloxi, Mississippi, mission trip talk BETHEL — West Parish Congregational Church will hear about a mission trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. The 10 people will present information about their work on Friday, Aug. 10, at 32 Church St. The event will start with a 6 p.m. potluck meal followed by the presentation at about 6:45 p.m. For more […]
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Invasive plants workshop to be held at UMF
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District, in conjunction with the Maine Forest Service, has rescheduled an invasive plants workshop with field session for 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, in room C-23 downstairs in Roberts Learning Center at UMF. The training will help participants identify common upland invasive plants […]
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August activities listed at American Legion Post 153
AUBURN — The William J. Rogers American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St., announces its events for August. • Happy Hour Fridays, from 4 to 6 p.m. • Music by Jerry Joe on Aug. 10 and 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Music, dance and karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. by DJ Jean […]
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Lisbon Parks and Rec announces upcoming trips
LISBON — Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors is offering a three-day, two-night White Mountains Christmas Tour on Dec. 5 to 7. The tour includes the White Mountain Hotel & Resort, three Christmas shows, an educational program at the Rocks Estate in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, and shopping at Settlers Green outlets. Pricing is $459 per person double […]