LIVERMORE FALLS — June is “Food for Fines” month at Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. For the entire month, the library will be accepting nonperishable food instead of late fines. All food collected will be taken to the local Food Cupboard. Replacing individual reading goals, the Summer Reading Program 2018: Libraries Rock will feature […]
Connections
Community news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Rumford Falls Times, sj-web
Diocese of Portland announces Memorial Day Mass celebrations
PORTLAND — Diocese of Portland has announced Mass celebrations and prayer services are planned for churches and cemeteries around Maine on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 to 28. Local Masses and services planned include: Bridgton: St. Joseph Parish will celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 8 a.m. Monday, May 28, at Saint Joseph Church on 225 South […]
advertisement
Posted inConnections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Pets, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County Animal Shelter: Hunting dog, lovable cat seeking homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced that Thurston is its Dog of the Week and Sage is the Cat of the Week. Thurston is a 1- to 3-year-old male beagle. He has a beagle’s beagle with a loud voice and a nose for hunting. He has a strong chase drive, so he […]
Posted inConnections, sj-web
Lisbon Explorers visit Beijing
Five members of the Lisbon Explorers stand with students from New Hampshire and Boston schools in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, in April. Lisbon Explorers are Pamela Ouellette, Samantha Lopez, Benjamin James, Lisa Ouellette and Jennifer Morris. The Explorers believe in the power of experiential learning and that traveling can expand students’ understanding of academics, the arts, […]
Posted inConnections, sj-web
Briefly: Local
Androscoggin County Democrats meeting LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at the Democratic Coordinated Campaign Office, 124 Lisbon St. Androscoggin County Democrats and other interested persons are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 207-784-5726. ‘Surviving an Active Shooter’ training FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department will […]
Posted inConnections, sj-web
Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1960 will have the monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24, at the River Valley Grill. Classmates and guests are welcome. — AUBURN — Edward Little High School Class of 1951 will now hold its monthly luncheon at The Village Inn across from the former Edward Little High School on High Street in […]
Posted inConnections, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Community college students awarded scholarships
Tyler Tibbetts, eighth from left, of Jay, a student at Central Maine Community College, was among seven Maine community college students awarded scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman at a ceremony held Tuesday at L.L.Bean’s Corporate Headquarters. Each Leon A. Gorman Scholar received an award equal to a full year of tuition at a […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston JMG students work in support of YWCA
Lewiston JMG students, from left, Ben Beaucage, Ramadhan Bishar and Kamron Bisson install a fence around the after-school programs play area at the YMCA. JMG students have been motivated, putting in hours in support of the YWCA. They take on new projects every year, from painting to building playground equipment. Lewiston JMG students Ubah Aden, left, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Conservation district offering cranberry growing workshop
ALBANY — The last workshop in Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District’s late winter/spring series, will introduce participants to growing cranberries. Cranberries score among the highest of all fruits in antioxidants and the consumption of fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants may help support memory function and coordination. Cholesterol-free, fat-free and low in sodium, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections, sj-web
Swingin' Bears installs officers
PARIS — Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris installed officers May 2 at the Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria on Pine Street. They are: Co-Presidents Dick and Joan Deans of Hebron, Vice President Melody Cox of Bryant Pond, Secretary Chandler Wright of Greenwood, and Treasurer Esther Tucker of Poland. Ray Hilton, teacher and […]