Delaney Dill of Lewiston presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on March 26 with the donations from her 7th birthday. Dill, a first-grade student at the Acadia Academy, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests donated pet food, blankets, toys, timothy hay and cleaning supplies to help with the care […]
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Daughters of Union Veterans to meet NORWAY — Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-65, Stoneham, will meet on Thursday, April 26, at the home of Carlene Gavin, Norway Lake. Fourth Thursday Poetry gathering RUMFORD — The Fourth Thursday Poetry meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, […]
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Flamingos flocking once again to Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Music Boosters have announced the return of the flamingos. From Saturday to Sunday, April 21 to 29, flocks of flamingos will be deposited on lucky recipients’ yards. For a $15 donation, folks can order a flock of flamingos to be planted on another person’s front yard, where the flamingos will […]
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Community sales
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Elks Lodge will hold a huge indoor garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, to benefit the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. The lodge is accepting donations subject to inspection for the sale. Items can be dropped off between 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, April […]
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Literacy Volunteers to host 20th annual Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest
LEWISTON — Scrabble fans are invited to help raise money for Literacy Volunteers by playing their favorite board game. This is Scrabble with an unusual twist, as the competition features teams of four collaborating over the same letter tray to try and out-score another four-person team. Games will run from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, […]
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Monmouth student gives shelter gifts
Julia Goucher of Monmouth presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations from her 6th birthday on Feb. 10. Goucher, a kindergarten student at the Henry L. Cottrell School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The shelter is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more information, contact 207-783-2311, www.SavingPetsInMaine.org […]
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Seniors to have lasagna dinner AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18. There will be a lasagna dinner, and those attending must have a ticket. Bring utensils and cups. Bingo will be played after lunch. An anniversary party will be held on Wednesday, May 2, at Martindale. […]
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SeniorsPlus to be at Norway Town Office NORWAY — SeniorsPlus will be at the Norway Town Office from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, April 23, to answer questions or concerns about services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. All events are free and open to the public. For more information […]
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Pine Grove Cemetery Corp. meeting POLAND — The annual meeting of the directors and officers of the Pine Grove Cemetery Corporation of Poland will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at 16 Strout Road. All lot owners and members of the corporation are encouraged to attend. ASCEA to elect officers at annual meeting LISBON […]
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Harrison Lions Club selling tickets HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will sell tickets to no more than 200 people, giving them the chance to win prize amounts from $300 to $25. Tickets are $20 each and include dinner. There are 15 cash prizes in all. The event will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, […]