MINOT — West Minot Grange, Routes 124 and 119, will host a Maple Weekend Breakfast-Crafter/Vendor Fair on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. Cost is $8; under 5, $2. Some of the funds will benefit the West Minot Grange Building Fund. Horse and wagon rides will […]
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Journalism scholarships available for Mainers ELLSWORTH — The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund seeks applications from Maine students. The Gannett Scholarship provides renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including print, broadcast or electronic media. The fund helps pay tuition to attend an undergraduate, graduate, trade or technical school. […]
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Fill the Plate Breakfast: Hugh Keene to be honored with 2018 Ikaria Award
AUBURN — Auburn resident Hugh Keene will be honored with the 2018 Ikaria Award by SeniorsPlus at the annual Fill the Plate Breakfast to benefit the Meals on Wheels nutrition program at SeniorsPlus. The breakfast will be held on Friday, March 23 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch. Tickets are […]
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New Auburn chili/chowder challenge AUBURN — The United New Auburn Association and Walton School have teamed up to offer a chili/chowder challenge from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Walton School. It will feature chili and chowders from local businesses and community members. Admission is $5 at the door. Raffle baskets will be offered […]
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Community meals
FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon at noon Saturday, March 10. Delivery service will be available in Farmington. Call the church office at 207-778-0424 during the week or the church kitchen at 207-778-4438 on the morning of the luncheon to have a meal delivered. — FAYETTE — Community members will […]
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Women’s center seeking volunteers LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women is seeking volunteer companions. The role requires women to have a professional background in social work, teaching, nursing, chaplaincy or other related fields, and companions work with local women. The commitment is a half-day weekly. Those interested should contact Executive Director Klara Tammany at […]
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Community meals
AUBURN — The VFW Post 1603 Auxiliary, 588 Minot Ave., will host a boiled dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 2. Cost is adults, $8; 10 and younger, $4. Proceeds will benefit needy veterans. For more information, call the post at 207-783-2561. — FARMINGTON — A New England Boiled Dinner will be served from 4:30 to […]
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Grangers to hold ‘Music Night’ AUBURN — Members of Danville Junction Grange will meet for dessert at 6 p.m Thursday, March 8, at Danville Union Church. The business meeting will start at 7. The program, “Music Night,” will be presented by Norma Meserve, Gladys Chapman and Louise Roberts. Members are reminded to bring clipped coupons for […]
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Community sales
LOVELL — A flea market and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Lovell United Church of Christ, Route 5. There will be a soup and sandwich lunch, baked goods, flea market items, antiques, furniture and Girl Scout cookies. For table rental or information, call Linda Libby at […]
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Library hosting murder mystery fundraiser MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library is hosting a murder mystery dinner, “Pasta, Passion & Pistols,” on Friday March 2. Guests are invited to take on character roles and have an Italian-themed dinner, including appetizer platter, salad, homemade lasagna and garlic bread with ginger ale or water. Dessert will include tiramisu […]