BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust is hold its 17th annual trek fundraising event, the Norway Savings Bank Loon Echo Trek, on Sept. 15 at Shawnee Peak Ski Area. Participants can choose between a 6-mile relaxed pace, noncompetitive recreational hike along the Southwest Ridge Trail or tackle the 8.4 mile Mountain Challenge Division trail race […]
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Community meals
HARTFORD — All are welcome to the free Community Goodwill Potluck Supper that is served at 6 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Hartford Town Hall. For more information, call 207-388-2510. — WILTON — First Congregational Church will serve a chicken barbecue from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, on Main St. The event is […]
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RFA raffling two original artworks
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is offering two raffles; both offer a piece of original artwork as the prize and funds earned support the mission of the RFA. The works are on display at the Lakeside Contemporary Gallery in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater. Tickets can be purchased at the […]
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Lewiston-Auburn chosen as host site for national program on immigration
LEWISTON — Museum L-A has been selected as one of 32 sites across 24 states to host a program series Becoming American. As local and national debates on immigration continue, the program is meant to encourage conversation, celebration and understanding. Becoming American is a public program that features films, discussions, and a wide variety of events across […]
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Blood drive Aug. 9 in Winthrop WINTHROP — A community blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Route 133. The need for blood in Maine is always critical. The drive is open to all qualifying donors and all are welcome. To schedule an appointment, […]
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Rumford Seniors to see Clydesdales RUMFORD — The Rumford Seniors will bus to Merrimack, New Hampshire, to Anhauser-Busch Clydesdale Horse Barn and Brewery on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. The 3½-hour per direction trip will include a stop for breakfast in the morning, and dinner on the return trip, both […]
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Sampson vets to meet
The August informal monthly get-together of the Southern Maine Squadron of the Sampson AFBVA will be held at noon on Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Village Inn, Auburn. This is a gathering of veterans who went through basic training at Sampson AFB and their guests. Any and all veterans are welcome to attend. Sampson was […]
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Responsible Pet Care featured pet profile reads 'looking for love'
PARIS — If there were a dating website for dogs, Callie’s profile might read, “Large and lovely female is looking for love and companionship. Interests include hiking, playing ball and long car rides with no destination. I’m a connoisseur of toys. At the end of a long day, I love to cuddle up on the […]
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Community sales
LOVELL — Lovell U.C.C. will host the Lazy Days of Summer Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 on Route 5. There will be gifts, baked goods, produce, flowers, balsam fir pillows, jewelry, a raffle and refreshments. — AUBURN — A yard sale to benefit 2-year-old Mckenzie Barker, who has a neuromuscular disorder, will be held from […]
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Dempsey Center summer harvest class LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center will celebrate the summer harvest from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7. The program will feature produce harvested that day from the Dempsey Center Community Garden. The center will chat about the health benefits of the foods prepared, demonstrate easy, healthy, tasty recipes and […]