LISBON FALLS — “Lisbon’s Catholics – Every Church A Basilica” is Lisbon Historical Society’s topic for their June meeting. Julie-Ann Baumer will discuss her research on the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, June 13, at the Lisbon Historical Society, 18 School St. Her talk will include an historical overview of the basilica’s […]
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Dirigo High School seniors dedicate 2018 yearbook
In keeping with tradition, the Dirigo High School Class of 2018 announced teacher Melanie Johnson as their choice for the dediction of the 2018 yearbook. Senior Bridget Rowley, left, described Johnson, right, as caring, hilarious and environmentally-conscious. The entire senior class serenaded her with “The Goggle Song,” which Johnson originated as a lab safety equipment […]
Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Stephens High Class of 1952 will hold a monthly class luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Gatch’s Food & Spirits, 137 Rumford Ave. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited. — RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1956 will meet at noon on Thursday, June 7, at Gatch’s Food & Spirits, 137 Rumford Ave. All classmates […]
4-H to hold manure sale fundraiser
NEW SHARON — The Giddy-Up & Go 4-H Horse Club’s annual fundraiser/certified organic manure sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9, at Triple D Acres, 219 Weeks Road. This is the club’s major fundraiser of the year and all proceeds are used to support the club. The cost is $5 per regular bag, $6 per […]
Healthy Community Coalition announces June mobile events
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition has announced its June schedule of free mobile health unit events. Education and free health screenings will be offered at each stop, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks, colon cancer screening kits and body composition analysis. June 4: 9 a.m. to noon at Edmund’s Market in Phillips; and 2 to […]
Certified nursing assistants graduate
Five women graduated as certified nursing assistants at Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education commencement exercises at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris on May 23. They are, back row from left, Daphne Foster, Bethany Bowers, Kayla Farrar, Katie Hall and Kayla Dyer. In front, from left, are instructor Marcia Campbell, R.N., Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education […]
Franklin County Beef Club prepares for fair season
Amber Smith of the Franklin County Beef Club prepares her animal for the Northeast Livestock Expo last month at Windsor Fairgrounds. Members participated in animal showmanship, seminars and a cook-off. The club’s final show will be at the Fryeburg Fair, Sept. 30 to Oct. 7. Jade Fitch, Amber Smith, Alexis Meisner, Elizabeth Grondin and Carrie […]
UMF offers annual Summer Daze Camp for youth
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Fitness and Recreation Center is offering its annual Summer Daze Camp for children going into grades one through seven in the fall. The camp runs for seven, five-day sessions from Monday through Friday, June 25 through Aug. 10. The cost is $140 per session for members and […]
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Dempsey Center hosting Survivors’ Day LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center will celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, on the fifth floor at 29 Lowell St. The free event will have light refreshments, music and interactive workshops. Cancer survivors and caregivers of all ages are welcome. Reservations are encouraged by calling […]
First Universalist Church of West Paris summer worship services
WEST PARIS — June is the last month of worship services until September at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, where 9 a.m. Sunday worship services are followed with refreshments. June 3: How to Change the World, led by The Rev. Fayre Stephenson. June 10: Life Flows On, a very special Music Sunday with […]