LEWISTON — Sandcastle Clinical and Educational Services is set to host 10th annual and largest fundraising event, Maine’s Got Talent. The competition will be held Saturday, April 27, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street. It starts with a reception at 6 pm with food, a time to connect with others and a wish list […]
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Facebook auction set to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine
AUBURN — The 11th annual Bid for Wishes Facebook auction, which benefits Make-A-Wish Maine, is set to run from Monday to Monday, May 6-13. The auction offers hundreds of items for bidding, ranging from unique experiences and services to sought-after products. Those interested in donating items for the auction can call Fontaine Family at 207-784-3800. […]
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Otisfield resident receives 2024 Espy Land Heritage Award
TOPSHAM — Maine Coast Heritage Trust has named Otisfield resident Lee Dassler as recipient of the 2024 Espy Land Heritage Award, which recognizes an individual, organization, or coalition for exemplary conservation efforts in Maine. Under Dassler’s leadership, Western Foothills Land Trust has conserved more than 9,000 acres of land across eight communities, securing public access […]
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Registration opens for Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series
Registration for the annual Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series, presented by Auburn Savings Bank, is filling up fast. Registration is available at triplecrown5k.racewire.com. The series consists of YMCA Fit Fest, Emily’s Run and The Bridge Run. The series committee welcomes all runners and walkers. Proceeds go to the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA, The Fletcher Foundation, and […]
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Fryeburg man gifts raffle winnings to Sweden Food Pantry
Bob Hatch of Fryeburg, owner of Bob Hatch Sign Maker, won a pig raffle recently held by the Fryeburg Area Rotary Club. He donated the 316-pound pig to the Sweden Food Pantry. Pantry hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 137 North Bridgton Road. The pantry […]
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Rotary Shred-a-thon set for Bridgton May 4
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is set to hold a Rotary Shred-a-thon from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4, at Food City, 295 Main St. in Bridgton. The Shred-athon is a rain-or-shine, drive-through fundraiser; no appointments are needed. Documents can be boxed or bagged. People do not have to remove clips or file […]
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Literacy Volunteers poetry celebration seeks self-selected poems
FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is set to host an evening of community poetry reading, in celebration of this year’s poetry contest winners, at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2. The event will be held at Mount Blue High School, 129 Seamon Road in Farmington. In addition to the contest winners, attendees […]
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Literacy Volunteers recognizes poetry contest winners
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties has named the winners of its 14th annual poetry contest, funded in part by Western Mountain Financial Services and the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. The judge was Laine Kuehn. Contest categories are as follows. Youth, Age 11 and under First Place: Logan Hartman, Cat, Farmington Second Place: […]
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Hebron Academy quiz bowl team to compete in nationals
With its strong finish at Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance Fall Invitational III, the quiz bowl team from Hebron Academy proved itself worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, April 26, the team is set to represent its school in a 143-team national competition: National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Small School National Championship Tournament. Quiz […]
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Lisbon Falls Scout earns Eagle rank
Lisbon Falls Scout Greggory Hauger, 15, was recognized in a ceremony April 6 at Holy Trinity Church for attaining the highest rank in Scouts, that of Eagle Scout. Fewer than 7% of all Scouts ever reach this pinnacle. A member of Troop 109 and previously Pack 109 in Lisbon Falls, Hauger has been involved in […]