AUGUSTA — Kelsey Wood, a senior at Mt. Abram Regional High School in Salem Township, received a $1,000 scholarship for her winning essay on elder abuse. The Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs received 93 entries responding to the question “What is elder abuse, and why does it […]
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Beta Sigma Phi officers
The Laureate Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently elected new officers for 2018 to 2019. They are, from left, Benita Flynn, treasurer; Ruth Gagnon, corresponding secretary; Shirley Bennett, vice president; Donna Morin, president; and Carol Dow, secretary.
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Training on improving communication offered
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden and Oxford County Wellness Collaborative will offer a training on building trust and commitment from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 26. It will be held at Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman St. In a restorative community, members practice being more inclusive in the way they communicate with […]
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Cancer Survivors Day celebrated at Cancer Resource Center
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., recently celebrated National Cancer Survivor Day with a luncheon for survivors and caregivers at its facility. More than 50 cancer survivors and caregivers enjoyed lunch donated by Hannaford in Oxford. Guests received handmade butterflies to take home and enjoyed activities, including placing their […]
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Panagore to speak in Hebron church
HEBRON — Reverend and author Peter Panagore will address the Hebron Community Baptist Church Sunday, June 24. With a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University, he has been a member of the First Radio Parish Church of America for the past 15 years. He has written the Daily Devotions TV segment viewed by millions […]
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Farmington Historical Society meeting FARMINGTON — Farmington Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 25, at the Titcomb House, 118 Academy St. A pot luck supper, short meeting will follow. The program is “Doll Tales,” where Jane Woodman and Claudia Bell highlight some of the unique dolls in the extensive antique doll collection left to […]
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Farmers' market participates in Maine Harvest Bucks program
AUBURN — The Auburn Farmers’ Market is participating in Maine Harvest Bucks, a program that helps thousands of Mainers eat more fruits and vegetables. People who buy food using SNAP have an average of $4 a day to spend on food. Maine Harvest Bucks doubles that amount and encourages shoppers to buy fruits and vegetables. […]
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Community sales
WILTON — The Wilton Lions Club annual yard sale will be held Friday through Sunday, June 22 to 24, next to the Big Apple, Routes 2 and 4. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. — HARTFORD — The Hartford Heritage Society will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. […]
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Five generations of Mitchell men
The Mitchell family gathered recently in Minot to celebrate the birth of a fifth generation, Lucas Mitchell. Seated, from left, are Lucas’ great-grandfather Phil Mitchell Jr. and great-great-grandfather Phil Mitchell Sr.; and, standing, are grandfather Phil Mitchell III holding Lucas and father Brandon Mitchell.
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Trust Acquires 20 acres on the Magalloway River
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has acquired a popular parcel on the Magalloway River. The parcel supports access to “Mailbox Pool,” home to wild brook trout and landlocked salmon, just one-mile downstream of Aziscohos Dam. Initiated as a fundraising challenge for anglers by anglers, the effort expanded to include local businesses, the Maine Department of […]