Lewiston Elks No. 371 donated books for all grades to Washburn Elementary School in Auburn as part of the literacy program. Karen Staples, second from right, past exalted ruler of the Lewiston Elks Lodge, and Anne Mackenzie, right, exalted ruler, are pictured with, from left, Andrew Bard, Washborn Elementary School principal, and Susan Strout, librarian.
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Tri-Town Optimist Club selects Student of the Month for May
The Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club is proud to announce its May RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient, Samra Nay. Samra is an adult education student who is diligently working toward her high school diploma while working full-time running her own business. Samra’s teacher describes her as a persistent, hard worker […]
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Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors trips still have openings
LISBON — The Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, along with Lisbon Parks and Recreation, still have space available for two trips during the 2018 season. The first is a trip to Fenway Park on Thursday, Aug. 23, for a 1:05 p.m. game when the Red Sox will take on the Cleveland Indians. They have seats in […]
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Apple trees planted in memory of Eda Tripp
Minot Historical Society members, Minot Junior History Club members and Minot residents gathered to plant five apple trees at the History House in Center Minot on April 28. The trees, a gift for the house, are heirloom varieties traditionally grown in the New England area. They were planted in memory of Eda Tripp, a leader […]
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Public trivia event to benefit local elementary school
PARIS — The Paris PTO will host a trivia event that will benefit Paris Elementary at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Paris Fire Station on Western Avenue. The cost is $12 for individuals and $50 for groups up to four competing as a team. There will be prizes. All proceeds will go to […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Music, drama summer day camps to be offered in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is offering three different week-long day camps for youth this summer at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. July 9-13 is Drama Camp for ages 7-12 and is led by Anne Crump who received her BFA in Acting from Drake University and studied at the National Theater […]
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Seniors Plus activities for June focus on staying healthy
LEWISTON — The SeniorsPlus Education Center has announced the June calendar. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free and located at 8 Falcon Road. Call SeniorsPlus at 800-427-1241 for more information and to register. Living Well for Better Health: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, May 30 to July 11; no class July 4; instructors, Robyn Spugnardi and […]
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Collaboration highlights community in community gardens
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden (ADCG) is in its second year of partnership with the Oxford County Wellness Collaborative (OCWC) in an effort to build more connections between people by building community gardens in more places. At the three-acre site on Whitman Street, the Alan Day Community Garden has welcomed people to grow […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Franklin Memorial Hospital to host health careers exploration camp
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network will once again host a Summer Scrub Club Camp taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, June 19-22, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health care and is open to all students […]
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Danville Junction Grange plans memorial AUBURN — Members of Danville Junction Grange will meet for dessert at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Danville Union Church. The business meeting will start at 7. A memorial program will be presented by Chaplain Joyce MacDonald. Members are reminded to bring cleaning supplies for PAL and clipped coupons for […]