AUBURN — Retiring after more than 30 years in public education, Penelope Jessop has joined the board of directors of the Androscoggin Historical Society. Jessop is a certified master naturalist and has continued working with students of all ages by sharing with them her passion for learning. Trained as an elementary school teacher with degrees […]
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Veterans' meeting June 12
LEWISTON — A photo caption on Page B3 of Tuesday’s City edition should have said the date of the Sampson Air Force Base veterans’ meeting is Thursday, June 12.
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Livermore Falls Women's Club elects officers
LIVERMORE FALLS — The General Federation of Women’s Clubs/Livermore Falls Women’s Club met recently at the Harris House, a 12-bed intermediate care facility for people with intellectual disabilities. Director of Social Services Diane Woods spoke about the history of the house and her duties, and Director of Activities June Allen spoke about the programs for the […]
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June get-together scheduled for Sampson AFB squadron
The June get-together of the Southern Maine Squadron of the Sampson AFBVA for the summer will be at Governor’s Restaurant at noon Thursday, June 14. This is an informal monthly get-together of veterans who went through basic training at Sampson AFB and their guests. All veterans are welcome to attend. For more information, phone 207-657-4909.
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Androscoggin Readers Theater opens ninth season
The Androscoggin Readers Theater is opening its ninth season this springwith new scripts written by Nancy Daniels. The audiences at the variousretirement communities in the Twin Cities have appreciated the comedic skitsthat mirror some of their own foibles, misplaced keys or eyeglasses and“senior moments.” Members at a recent performance are seated, Nancy Daniels, co-director; Naomi […]
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Lisbon Library summer reading program LISBON FALLS — Registration for the Lisbon Library Summer Reading Program has begun. This free program is offered by the library every year, and is open to children who are residents of Lisbon and Lisbon Falls and will be entering kindergarten through 12th grade this fall. Designed to promote reading […]
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Sherwood Heights Elementary receives book club grant
The Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation recently granted $1,000 to Sherwood Heights Elementary School in Auburn for the birthday book club. Each student at the school gets to pick out a free book to keep on their birthday. Lucy Bisson, left, is shown awarding the grant to Shawna Haley-Bear, right, librarian at the school.
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Brianna Jackson awarded memorial cheer-leading scholarship
Julie and Steve Shible present this year’s cheer-leading scholarship to Brianna Jackson, center, on May 25. Jackson is the 33rd recipient of the award since it was created to memorialize their daughter, Jamie Shible, who passed away in 1997. The award was presented in front of Jamie’s Tree at Mt. Blue High School.
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Adult ed student explains how he reached his goal
LEWISTON — Bryce Smith needed his high school credential in order to hold on to his job at the Auburn-Lewiston Airport. He did it in two months. Smith plans to attend graduation for Lewiston Adult Education at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, in the Lewiston High School gym. He took the HiSET exam to receive his […]
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Help for veterans seeking agriculture loans and careers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension Service to help military veterans obtain loans and pursue careers as farmers and ranchers. Secretary Perdue joined local dignitaries, members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and community leaders at the Dallas Farmers Market to […]