FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District in conjunction with the Maine Forest Service will be holding an invasive plants workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in room C-23 downstairs in Robert’s Learning Center at UMF. This training will help participants identify common upland invasive plants common to […]
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Waterford Library Book Group announces upcoming titles
WATERFORD — Those who enjoy reading and talking about the books and looking for new recommendations may join the Waterford Library Book Group. New participants always welcome. Meeting once a month at the library on the fourth Wednesday of each month (the third Wednesday in November) at 10 a.m. for an hour and a half […]
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Community meals
HARTFORD — All are welcome to the free Community Goodwill Potluck Supper that is served at 6 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Hartford Town Hall. For more information, contact 207-388-2510. — FARMINGTON — A supper will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road. […]
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Advance care class offered RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital will host an informational session called “Endings Matter: The Importance of Advance Care Planning” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, in the hospital’s Conference Room A (ground floor), 420 Franklin St. Katherine M. Amsden, LCSW, ACHP-SW, CP, from Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, will discuss […]
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Mountain Valley Middle School students learn tools for healthy living on Believe in Yourself Day
MEXICO — Students and teachers at Mountain Valley Middle School prepared in advance for Believe in Yourself Day on May 25 by reading the book “Husky” by Justin Sayre. The book is about a teenage boy who is trying to figure out what is important to him, who he wants to be, and how he […]
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Elder Abuse Task Force to hold annual Senior Resource Fair
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Elder Abuse Task Force will host the ninth annual Senior Resource Fair on Thursday, June 14, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave. The event will offer a chance to […]
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Free college planning workshops LEWISTON/AUBURN — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older at the following times and locations: • Central Maine Community College, TRIO Student Success Center, 1250 Turner St., on Thursday, June 28, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. • Lewiston Career […]
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Community sales
FARMINGTON — Old South Church will hold a yard sale and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, at 227 Main St. For more information, call the church office at 207-778-0424. — FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue High School Class of 2021 will host a community lawn sale from 10 a.m. to […]
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Auburn Public Library to celebrate vacation, begin teen reading program in June
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced June activities for teens. Unless otherwise noted, programs are for teens, ages 12 to 18. Maine Job Corps for Teens and New Adults, ages 16 to 24: This is for those interested in learning job skills. Contact Cathie Gavett of the Maine Job Corps at 207-458-5369 for more […]
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New Gloucester exhibit to open NEW GLOUCESTER — “New Gloucester from then ‘Til Now… and Today: A Community Exhibit” will have its formal grand opening from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2, at the New Gloucester History Barn, 383 Intervale Road, Route 231. The exhibit will feature the work of many members and friends who have […]