Benefit motorcycle ride July 15 MEXICO — Exiles MC Mexico Chapter will host a benefit motorcycle ride and cookout for Carolyn Brann’s family farm, which recently burned. Registration will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Sunday, July 15, at 1531 Main St., Route 2. The ride will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music and […]
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Bowl for Kids Sake raises money for mentoring
Teams of individuals, families and businesses participated in Bowl for Kids’ Sake in Lewiston, Wilton and Paris this spring. It’s the largest annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, with proceeds directly supporting one-to-one mentoring programs for children in mid-Maine facing adversity. The fundraiser is among four regional Bowl for Kids’ Sake events in the Kennebec […]
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CMCC students earn Next Gen scholarships
AUBURN — Five TRIO students at Central Maine Community College were honored recently as recipients of Next Generation Personal Finance Scholarships. The students participated in an online activity offered by NGPF called “Payback Challenge,” and then wrote an essay about how the activity generated dialog in their family about budgeting for college. The recipients are […]
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Junior History Club presents to Minot Historical Society
Junior History Club of Minot presents to the Minot Historical Society at its June 12 meeting. Pictured are, from left, Jessica Rodrique, assistant leader; Lelaland Rodrique; Elaina Olson; Arden Bussiere; Branden Michaud; Derek Olson; Levi Olson; and Donna Berry, leader.
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Wayne library holding 5K fundraiser
WAYNE — Cary Library’s 7th Annual 5K Walk/Run/Race is set for Aug. 4. The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road. Registration begins at 8:15. The race course is primarily flat and fast, with one good hill. There will be an official timer, and prizes for the top finishers. […]
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Golf tournament to benefit the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association is sponsoring the fifth annual Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Norway Country Club on Route 118. The women are collecting monetary donations and items for their silent auction. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Individuals or businesses may be a […]
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Lewiston library hosting Minecraft game
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library is promoting its summer reading program, Libraries Rock, with a Minecraft event at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21. Participants ages 10 and older will enjoy two fun-filled hours of Minecraft, a computer-generated, block-building program, in the Computer Lab. The library has a limited number of available Minecraft accounts to use, […]
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Rotary president handed gavel
River Valley Rotary Club President Randall Therrien, left, hands the gavel to incoming President Paul Doroghzi at the annual Presidential Transition dinner at 49 Franklin in Rumford on June 25. Therrien was given a Spirit of America Award from Rumford Town Manager Linda J. Briggs for his efforts to improve the lives of Rumford residents.
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Rotary Club president is guest speaker
River Valley Rotary Club President Paul Doroghazi, left, was guest speaker at the club’s Fellowship Luncheon recently in Rumford. His topic was tobacco and its devastating affects on health. He shakes hands with Rotarian Dave Duguay of Byron.
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Lyons Family Reunion held in Mexico
MEXICO — The descendants of Herbert and Mina Worth Lyons held the Lyons Family Reunion on June 30 at the Mexico Recreation Park. Sixty-five members and friends attended. Herbert Lyons’ family came from Scotland and settled in the area of Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. Mina’s family were of English and Irish descent and settled in Holland, […]