AUBURN — Mature Mainers of any age are invited to attend the Andy Valley Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the Hilton Garden Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza. The free expo features senior-focused companies such as Medicare insurance plans, senior communities, home health care, hearing assistance, cell services, rehabilitation […]
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Class gatherings
TURNER — Mexico High School Class of 1948 will have the monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Terry and Maxine’s, Route 4, Turner. All classmates and guests are invited. — DIXFIELD — Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Ellis Variety for a monthly luncheon. — DIXFIELD — Stephens High School Class […]
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Historical society hosts talk on WWII infantry unit
MECHANIC FALLS — The Mechanic Falls Historical Society recently hosted a talk by Capt. Jonathan D. Bratten, command historian for the Maine Army National Guard. He spoke on the 103rd Infantry Regiment and the unit’s involvement during World War II, particularly on the Pacific front. Bratten said many members of the regiment who began training […]
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Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute graduates inaugural class
LEWISTON — On Thursday, May 31, the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute graduated its inaugural class of program participants, called Olympia’s Leaders, at Bates College. Forty-five young women, selected from the seven Maine high schools serving Androscoggin County, graduated after participating in the institute’s program from its inception in 2015 through a three-year program rooted […]
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CNA training slated this month
FARMINGTON — An 11-week certified nursing assistant training program will begin Monday, June 25. Franklin County Adult Education, Genesis HealthCare, Western Maine Community Action and the CareerCenter are partnering to provide the course. Students will receive 180 hours of classroom instruction, 20 hours of lab skills and 70 hours of clinical experience in a long-term […]
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Hebron Academy lists third-trimester honor roll
HEBRON — Hebron Academy has announced its honor roll for the third trimester of the 2017-2018 school year. Highest Honors Grade 12: Hadwin Belcher, James Bieler, Rachel Brouwer, Benjamin English, Lan Pham and Tyler Swanbeck. Grade 11: Ryan Caggiano, Franceska Halloran, Haomeng Hu, Lilia Irish, Sophia List, Emilia Malinen, Eliza Quinones, Iman Shepard, Emma Skelton, […]
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Area students spend week as ocean researchers
EAST BOOTHBAY – Sixteen Maine high school juniors completed a week of living and learning at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences on May 25. Participants this year included Sean Monteith from Lewiston High School and Brynne Speakman from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris. They worked scientists, went on a research cruise, conducted experiments […]
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Local students awarded scholarships
LEWISTON — Six local high school students are recipients of the 2018 Dirigo FCU High School Scholarship. Winners include: • Samuel Stone graduating from Poland High School and attending The University of Maine at Orono; • Meti Violette graduating from Central Maine Christian Academy and attending Gordon College; • Audrey Varney graduating from Leavitt Area High […]
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Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week is Chubbs, a 4- to 6-year-old male mixed breed. He is a big, handsome boy with a sweet nature. Chubbs is a strong guy and would love to find an energetic home that could take him along […]
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Sharon Jean Clark named Veteran of the Month
PARIS — Sharon Jean Clark, Air Force airman 3rd class, was named Veteran of the Month at the Maine Veterans Home on High Street. She was born May 29, 1936, in Erwin, West Virginia, and grew up in Kingwood, West Virginia. She graduated from Kingwood High School. In November 1954, Clark enlisted into the U.S. […]