RUMFORD — The Sons of Italy with have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14, at their lodge on Route 108. There will be yard sale items and a bake sale, which includes quart jars of spaghetti sauce with four meatballs, pies and cookies. — WILTON — A […]
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First Auburn Senior events AUBURN — At First Auburn Seniors’ last meeting held Sept. 19 at the Auburn Senior Community Center, Pettengill Park, their monthly activity was a pizza luncheon that was enjoyed by all. The afternoon was spent playing several games of bingo. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, tickets will go on sale at their […]
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AREA meeting and annual auction AUBURN — The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Sixth St. Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. This is their annual scholarship auction. Bring an item for auction before 10 a.m. so that it can be put on the table for […]
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Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting JAY — The Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meets from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 170 Main St. For more information, call buttons4babes.gc@gmail.com or call 207-860-8579. Bethel Seniors to meet BETHEL — Bethel Senior Citizen Club meeting will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Funky […]
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U.S. considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance. Federal law already requires those seeking green cards to prove they will not be a burden — or “public charge” — but the new […]
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‘Owls of Maine’ at Whitman Library BRYANT POND — The Chewonki Traveling Natural History Programs will present “Owls of Maine” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Whitman Memorial Library. This is one of 13 different programs offered to schools and libraries that bring live animals to the community. The program is open to […]
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Phyllis Briggs celebrates 93rd birthday DIXFIELD — Phyllis M. Briggs celebrated her 93rd birthday with a family trip to Salem, Massachusetts. Briggs, a daughter of Pearl L. and William M. Jordan, was born July 5, 1925. She married Dale Briggs in 1965. Briggs has 10 children and has been blessed with a posterity of 33 grandchildren, […]
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Auburn Fire to host 9/11 blood drive AUBURN — The Auburn Fire Department will host its annual 9/11 Roll Up Your Sleeve and Remember Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 550 Minot Avenue. “This blood drive is a chance for Auburn residents to gather together and honor the heroes […]
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Community meals
HARTFORD — All are welcome to the free Community Goodwill Potluck Supper that is served at 6 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Hartford Town Hall. For more information, call 207-388-2510. — LOVELL — Lovell United Church of Christ will serve a harvest supper with corned beef and cabbage from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. […]
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River paddles scheduled in Paris PARIS — The Paris Parks and Recreation Committee will host paddling excursions on the Little Androscoggin River from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 8 and Oct. 13. Kayakers and canoeists are invited to enjoy an afternoon of exploring the Little Androscoggin. Kayaks will be available for those who do not have […]