MEXICO — With the approaching cold weather, kindergarten student Emily Gilbert started thinking about all of the students at Meroby Elementary School. “I really wanted to help people so they could stay warm and go outside,” she said. Her mother, Amanda Pelletier, recalled a conversation at the kitchen table before Halloween. Emily said, “We have to […]
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Help a local family, get a T-shirt
DIXFIELD — For the eighth consecutive year, Barbara Lane and her elf minions will gather Friday and Saturday to help raise donations to benefit a pair of local food pantries. Volunteers helping with the drive will be set up for collection from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday in the parking lot of Log […]
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A Taste of History
MEXICO — The Mexico Historical Society’s first cookbook, “A Taste of History,” is a blend of favorite recipes with a side of historical photos. “It’s got a lot of history in it, a lot of pictures and recipes from people that used to belong to the society when we had a newsletter years ago,” member […]
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Some former Keiser Homes workers have jobs; others still looking
OXFORD — At least 22 former employees of Keiser Homes have been hired by other companies, according to Julie D. Rabinowitz, director of policy, operations and communication with the Maine Department of Labor. Other former employees are expected to attend the Lewiston CareerCenter Job Fair on Monday, June 6. Information about the fair has been provided […]