LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center announces its free June programs intended for cancer patients, their families and caregivers, unless otherwise noted. All programs are held at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St., fifth floor, unless otherwise noted. Resting Comfortably: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Monday, June 4. Participants will explore ways to rest through gentle and restorative […]
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Auburn Public Library to hold book sale Saturdays
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will open its book sale room from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through June 16. The library is offering thousands of gently used books for sale, with prices starting at 25 cents. The sale will be held in the Book Sale Room on the lower level of the […]
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Friendship Squares Dance Club awards certificate of completion
The Friendship Squares Dance Club had its last class dance for the spring season. Former club president Kevin Savage, left, and new club caller Mike Dusoe, right, present the Friendship certificate to Tom Nadeau. The club will resume the modern square dancing classes on Monday, Sept. 17, at Wilton Academy School in Wilton, and the first class is […]
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Cancer Survivors Day luncheon at Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St., will celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day on Friday, June 1. Cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to lunch and to “celebrate life” at the center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This will […]
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Stanton Bird Club celebrates centennial, announces June events
LEWISTON/AUBURN — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn, which was founded in February 1919 and named after Bates College professor Jonathan Y. Stanton, will launch a year of events in celebration of its 100th anniversary starting in June. The Centennial kickoff event is a Wildflower Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June […]
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Lions Club plans poker tournament
HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, June 2, at the VFW Hall on Waterford Road. There will be a $55 entry fee. Doors willopen at noon with starting time at 1 p.m. Players may bring beverages; refreshments will be available. The proceeds will be used to help […]
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June activities at Cancer Resource Center include two special events
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has announced their June activities, which features two special events. Events are held at the center in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St., unless otherwise noted. National Cancer Survivor Day Event: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 1. Anyone impacted by […]
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Student poets to read at Rumford library RUMFORD — The Poets of RSU 10 will read from their works at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Rumford Public Library. The student poets are from grades three to 12. Poet Richard Taylor will read from his new book and talk about writing. Teacher Lia Paliocha will […]
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Spruce Mountain High School team places first at state Windstorm challenge
Spruce Mountain High School’s Windstorm Challenge student team take first place at the Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge at the University of Maine on May 18 in Orono. The competition requires students to build a wind turbine platform that floats and supports the turbine so it stays vertical without tipping over in waves and wind. The students […]
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LACO benefit car show to be held at Shiloh Chapel
DURHAM — The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO) benefit car show, hosted by the Yankee Cruisers Car Club, will be held Saturday, June 2, at Shiloh Chapel. Registration will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. and the event will include crafters and food. “Summer is especially hard for families when free school meal programs […]