AUBURN — The Auburn City Council, Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque and City Manager Peter Crichton have announced that the 2018 Spirit of America Tribute recipients for the City of Auburn are Crystal Harnden, a volunteer with the Auburn Police Department, and Gerald “Scott” Whalen, a dedicated volunteer with the Edward Little Grandstand Club. Since she first started […]
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Democrats participate in remembrance walk
Franklin County Democratic Committee members participate in the annual Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 5K Run & Remembrance Walk in Farmington recently. From left, front row, are Yvette Robinson, Shaun Doak, Gwen Doak, Lisa Lisius, Anne Marie Wolf and Patty Byers; and, back row, Vicky Cohen, Betty Jesperson, Gary McGrane, John Rosenwald dressed as a […]
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Farmington Public Library to raffle watercolor paintings
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Library has announced that its assistant director, Elena Kohout, is the winner of a quilted Elkon Silhouette wall hanging created by Sally Rowe. The hanging was part of a quilt display at the library. Artists Anstiss Morrill and Matiana Glass will display their paintings at the Farmington Public Library during the months of June and […]
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Sparrows Nest Theater announces two theater camps for August
INDUSTRY — Sparrows Nest Theater has announced two theater camps for August. Shakespeare Theater Camp is an overnight camp open to ages 13 to 18, from Aug. 5 to 11, at Camp at the Eastward in Starks. The camp will feature theater craft and production, culminating in the performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Cost […]
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Red Cross calls for summer blood donations to prevent a shortage
PORTLAND — The American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer. Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks also cause a drop in donations. Accidents and medical emergencies don’t […]
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine honors volunteers
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine recently celebrated and honored its 62 volunteers with pins, key rings and certificates. Volunteers serve on the Board of Directors, support the Center operations, lead a variety of activities, provide Reiki at the free clinics and serve on the Centers’ committees. Special recognition went to four […]
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Leeds Historical Society to present program on Doc Russell
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society will present a program on longtime physician D.F.D. Russell at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in the Community Room at the Leeds Municipal Building. Daniel Frank Davis Russell was born in Leeds in 1879. He graduated from Leavitt Institute and went on to study medicine at Bowdoin Medical School. […]
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Spruce Mountain High School celebrates student achievement
Spruce Mountain High School in Jay held an awards assembly on May 22 to recognize student achievement in the months of March and April. Katelynn Ladd, center, is a March Student of the Month. She is pictured with her parents, Scott and Jody Ladd. Spruce Mountain High School’s March Student of the Month Jonathan Brenner, […]
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Franklin County 4-H fair, auction in June
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County 4-H fair and benefit auction will be a daylong event, beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Farmington Fairgrounds Starbird Building, 292 High St. The 4-H fair is an annual event that celebrates the 4-H philosophy of “learn by doing,” with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and panel discussions led […]
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Central Maine Community College announces dean's list
AUBURN — Central Maine Community College has announced the dean’s list for the spring semester, 2018. President’s Honors Auburn: Holly M. Allen, Lisa M. Bailey, Megan M. Becvar, Shelly A. Carver, Elizabeth S. Dunham, Misty L. Edgecomb, Darlene L. Gardner, Eric M. Gimbel, Brett J. Griffin, Sarah R. Johnson, Kryston A. Lemay, Kristian L. McCarthy, […]