Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce talks about the importance of early care and education for children at the first Early Childhood Education Highlights Celebration held recently in the new Education Lab at Central Maine Community College in Auburn. Joyce and other Maine police chiefs and prosecutors are involved with the national Fight Crime – Invest in Kids […]
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Incarcerated Family Support Group AUBURN — Rose’s Room, a support group for family and loved ones of incarcerated men and women, will meet at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St. at 7 p.m. the third Wednesay of each month. All with loved ones in jail and prison are welcome. Join in for a non-judgmental, supportive, safe […]
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Talk on Cree people slated for Bethel
BETHEL — Sister Bernadette Gautreau will share her experiences from 50 years working among the Woodland Cree in northern Alberta at the West Parish Congregational Church, 37 Church St. Her talk is at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 22. Growing up in Mexico, Maine, Sister Bernadette felt called to a life of service as a nun. But […]
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Paris library hosting summer reading camps
PARIS — The Paris Public Library will hold a free summer reading program for middle school students. Signum Academy’s Summer Camps will offer a two-week guided exploration of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” and Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle in Time.” Participants will read through […]
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Community meals
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church on High Street will have a public supper on Thursday, June 14 at 5 p.m. until sold out. The menu includes a lobster roll (with 100% lobster meat), potato salad, cole slaw, dessert, and a beverage for $10. A chicken salad roll meal is also available for $7. To order take out […]
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Wilton Farmers Market WILTON — The Wilton Farmers Market, featuring local farms, artisans and businesses, will take place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September outside at the old Wilton Tannery off routes 2 and 4. For more information, contact Corey Black at 207-491-5591 or corey@rockyhillinc.com. Otisfield Historical Society presentation OTISFIELD — […]
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Nominations taken for Amanda Dempsey Award
LEWISTON — Nominations for the 2018 Amanda Dempsey Award presented by Breakaway from Cancer will be accepted through Aug. 14. The award, named in memory of Amanda Dempsey, is presented to a cancer survivor who has a passion for helping Mainers with cancer. The recipient will be honored during Dempsey Challenge weekend, Sept. 29 and […]
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Buckfield Historical Society meeting BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Historical Society will meet Thursday, June 14, at the Town Hall. Social hour is from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a meeting. One topic is how items will be displayed in the future. Meet for coffee at The Weary Club NORWAY — Members and friends of The Weary […]
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Summer Solstice hike planned in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — The Summer Solstice will be celebrated Thursday, June 21, during Loon Echo Land Trust’s annual hike up Bald Pate Mountain at Bald Pate Preserve. There are multiple viewpoints overlooking Peabody and Foster ponds. Participants should bring hiking boots or sneakers, water and plenty of snacks. The moderate hike takes about two hours. Hikers […]
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ATV club plans poker ride WATERFORD — Pulpit Rock Trail Blazah’s ATV Club will hold a poker ride and barbecue on Saturday, June 16, to benefit Responsible Pet Care. For more information call 207-890-6403. Kitten Shower and Adoption event PARIS — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, 9 Swallow Road, will have a Kitten Shower and […]