Wreath of Hope for loved ones RUMFORD — River Valley residents can remember loved ones with a light on the Wreath of Hope. The Wreath of Hope is a fundraiser for Special Olympics, Team Leaping Lizards. The Wreath of Hope will be displayed on the Hope Association on the Route 2 side of the building through Sunday, […]
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French Sing-Along canceled LEWISTON — The French Sing-Along scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, at D’Youville Chapel has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Rotary postpones senior luncheon GREENWOOD — The Bethel Rotary has postponed the annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon to Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Locke Mills Legion Hall. The doors will open at […]
Class gatherings
DIXFIELD — Mexico High School Class of 1952 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, for luncheon at Ellis Variety, Weld Street. Classmates and guests are welcome. FMI: 207-364-4323. — RUMFORD — Members and significant others of the Stephens High School Class of 1949 will meet for luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Sam’s in the Virginia section […]
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RCAM seeks volunteers LEEDS — Rural Community Action Ministry, which provides homelessness and hunger prevention services in 14 rural towns, is seeking volunteers. Volunteer opportunities vary and may include minor home repair, transportation for seniors to medical appointments, office work, gardening work, help with a fundraiser and miscellaneous on-call activities. FMI, volunteer: 207-524-5095, RCAM.net. Grange […]
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WMBC plans Christmas concert NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church Community Christmas Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the church, 928 Carrabassett Road, Route 27. Twenty-two voices will sing a variety of hymns in a cappella. An African carol will be included. Coffee and snacks will be offered. There […]
REPAIR plans Christmas pizza party
AUBURN — REPAIR of Maine will host its second annual Christmas pizza party from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St. REPAIR will provide the pizza and toppings; those attending will tell how how they want it made. The event is for adults only. REPAIR, Returning Ex-Prisoners: Aid, Information, […]
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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. FMI: buttons4babes.gc@gmail.com, 207-860-8579. Rumford Center Christmas Party RUMFORD — The Rumford Center Christmas Party will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the United Methodist Church and Village […]
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Historical Society plans holiday party WEST PARIS — The December meeting of the West Paris Historical Society will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the home of Ken and Sandra Poland. The meeting is open to members only. Those attending should bring a gift for their own gender along with a dish to share. The […]
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Green Ladle lists holiday order deadline LEWISTON — The Green Ladle, the Lewiston Regional Technical Center’s culinary arts school, will take holiday pick-up orders through Monday, Dec. 18. Pick-ups can be scheduled between 10 a.m. and noon Friday, Dec. 22, or between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at 156 East Ave. FMI, […]
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Farmington Rotary to meet FARMINGTON — The Farmington Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays in the Olsen Student Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. New members are welcome. Childcare is available. Reindeer flying to Farmington hospital FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary gift shop will host a holiday family event from 2 […]