RUMFORD — The Oxford County 4-H Beef and Sheep Club have announce the Take-A-Chance auction will be Friday, Aug. 10, at the American Legion Hall, 184 Congress St. Doors will open at 4 p.m., and drawings will start at 6 p.m. For more information, call Sue Billings at 207-357-6145. — WATERFORD — The last Waterford Summer Breakfast indoor […]
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Maine Woodcarver’s Association competition POLAND — The Maine Woodcarver’s Association will present the 2018 Woodcarving Show and Competition from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Poland Town Hall, 1231 Maine St. Admission will be free. The event is open to the public. Hope House plans Portland trip LEWISTON — The Hope House will offer […]
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Rumford officials offer tax payment plan RUMFORD — Town officials are offering an interest-free monthly tax payment plan. The Tax Club program allows residential property owners to pay their real estate property taxes over the course of the year. A payment book will be issued by the tax collector once an application has been completed. […]
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Greene church celebrating 1793 birth GREENE — Baptist Church of Greene will celebrates its 225 anniversary with a celebration service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at 102 Main St. It will be followed by a luncheon. All are welcome to attend. Drumming group making a beat LEWISTON — The Hand Drumming Group plays from 1 […]
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Bolster’s Mills Day Aug. 11 HARRISON — Bolster’s Mills Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Masonic Hall, off Route 117. There will be a car show, yard sale and hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch, along with blueberry cake. For further information, call 207-583-6051. Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting JAY — The […]
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DARE game featuring former Patriots LISBON — The Lisbon Police DARE Program is selling tickets to a flag football game between Lisbon police officers and former New England Patriots team members. The event is a bi-annual fundraiser, and the program is seeking sponsorship from area businesses and residents. The game will kick off at 1 […]
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Biloxi, Mississippi, mission trip talk BETHEL — West Parish Congregational Church will hear about a mission trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. The 10 people will present information about their work on Friday, Aug. 10, at 32 Church St. The event will start with a 6 p.m. potluck meal followed by the presentation at about 6:45 p.m. For more […]
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Blood drive Aug. 9 in Winthrop WINTHROP — A community blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Route 133. The need for blood in Maine is always critical. The drive is open to all qualifying donors and all are welcome. To schedule an appointment, […]
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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. — WILTON — First Congregational Church will serve a chicken barbecue from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, on Main St. The event is […]
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Society to hear about Bridgton schools HARRISON — The Harrison Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Museum on Haskill Hill Road. The topic will be the history of Bridgton Academy and Bridgton High School. Hazardous Waste Day Aug. 4 NORWAY — Norway Paris Solid Waste will collect hazardous waste from […]