Heating program offered LEWISTON — Catholic Charities Maine has announced that it will offer a heating assistance program, Spread the Warmth, for local families this winter. Members of the community may nominate individuals and families who need a new heating system but can’t afford one. The homeowner will receive and have installed a new furnace […]
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Santa’s Helpers begins in River Valley MEXICO — Santa’s Helpers, which provides new clothing and toys to children up to age 12 and to deserving families each Christmas season, begins on Monday, Nov. 20. Director Margaret McNeal said applications are accepted weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Dec. 20. Qualified people need […]
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Christian Women United luncheon PARIS — The Christian Women United luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the South Paris First Congregational Church, East Main Street. Berdie Whittemore will the the singer and speaker. Reservations are required. FMI: 207-743-5770. Sumner church plans Thanksgiving service SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner will serve […]
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Danville Junction Grange to meet AUBURN — Danville Junction Grange will gather at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, for a potluck supper. The business meeting will start at 7 p.m., followed by bingo. Members are reminded to bring small prizes for bingo, donations for PAL and clipped coupons for the troops. All Grange members and guests […]
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Community meals
AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church will hold its annual Harvest Supper, a buffet meal, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in the vestry house, 811 West Auburn Road. Proceeds from the supper will be used to continue renovations on the steeple project. All are welcome. Cost: $8; $4, age 5 to 12; younger […]
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Public supper to be served today in West Paris
WEST PARIS — A public supper that appeared in Check It Out on Monday, Nov. 13, on Page C10 should have said that the chicken pie supper will take place at the at the First Universalist Church on Main Street in West Paris. It will be served during two seatings at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. on […]
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SABATTUS — Post 135, American Legion, will hold its annual turkey raffle at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the American Legion Hall, 40 Island Road. The public is invited. — FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is hosting the Great Charity Auction on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the North Dining Hall, University of Maine […]
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Horses Across Maine to meet OXFORD — Horses Across Maine will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion on King Street. Meeting topics will include participation in the upcoming holiday parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Paris and Norway. The nonprofit is raising funds for Maine veteran organizations through […]
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Heritage society to meet WEST PARIS — The Finnish-American Heritage Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the FinnAm building, 8 Maple St. Following a short business meeting, the afternoon will feature a program, “Remembering Dr. Akerberg,” based on an in-person interview by Mary Rose McKinnon for the University of Southern Maine’s Life […]
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Class gatherings
TURNER — Stephens High School Class of 1958 will hold a monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Terry and Maxine’s Restaurant. All classmates and their significant others are welcome to attend. FMI: 207-364-2928. — ANDOVER — Stephens High School Class of 1954 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Little Red Hen. […]