FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Children’s Task Force has received a $1.5 million grant to establish a new after-school and summer program for elementary school students in kindergarten through eighth grade in northern Franklin County. Organizers with the Franklin County Children’s Task Force say that in this day and age, with parents often strapped for […]
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Grange members to dine, meet Danville Junction Grange will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Village Pizzaria in Mechanic Falls. A business meeting and election of officers will be held at 7 p. m. at Excelsior Grange in Poland. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Members are reminded to bring trash bags, […]
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Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting JAY — The Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meets from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 170 Main St. For more information, call buttons4babes.gc@gmail.com or call 207-860-8579. Weather spotting at Norway Library NORWAY — The Norway Memorial Library will present SKYWARN weather spotter training offered by the […]
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Benefit planned for cancer patient RUMFORD — There will be a benefit held for Jim Austin at noon on Saturday, June 9, at the Rumford Eagles hall. Austin has been diagnosed with Stage IV cancers of the head and neck. There will be numerous bands, food, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. Those wishing to donate to […]
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Oxford teen's donation helps pets
Alison Kane, right, of Oxford presents Steven Dostie, executive director of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston, with a $163.51 donation on May 11. Kane, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Norway, held a fundraiser for the animal shelter as her senior project. The proceeds of her fundraiser will help with […]
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Community sales
AUBURN — Sixth Street Church will have a yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at 109 Sixth St. — HEBRON — The East Hebron Extension Homemakers will hold the annual yard sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, rain or shine on Townsend Road. Money raised will be used […]
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Coastal Humane Society offers summer obedience classes for dogs
BRUNSWICK — Coastal Humane Society is accepting registration for summer obedience classes, to be held at the administrative office, 190 Pleasant St. Benefits to taking an obedience training class, according to the society, may include improved communication between pet and owner; pet socialization; tackling behavioral issues; and building pet confidence. The cost is $100 for six […]
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Reeds Mill Church announces annual meeting, service
MADRID TOWNSHIP — Parishioners of Reeds Mill Church will hold their annual meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10. Summer worship services begin Sunday, July 1, and continue weekly at 2 p.m. through Aug. 19. On Old Home Sunday, Aug. 26, the worship service is at 1 p.m. after a noon potluck picnic. For more […]
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Blood drive planned in Winthrop WINTHROP — There will be a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Route 133. The need for blood in Maine is always critical, so getting the word out is appreciated. The drive is open to all qualifying donors and […]
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Volunteers to stencil storm drains to promote clean water
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Stormwater Working Group (Lewiston, Auburn, Sabattus and Lisbon), in association with Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, are working together with local volunteers for cleaner and safer waters. Volunteers will gather at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, at Festival Plaza in Auburn and will also be meeting in Lisbon and Sabattus […]