MCF offering grant writing workshop FARMINGTON — The Maine Community Foundation will hold a grant writing workshop for nonprofits in western Maine from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the University of Maine, Student Center Room CR123, 111 South St. The session will include general information about Maine Community Foundation grant programs, tips […]
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Holiday crafts, cookie exchange NORWAY — The public is invited to Norway Memorial Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, for holiday crafting and a cookie exchange. Participants will learn how to make a paper gingerbread garland, English crackers, a sparkle candle jar and Finnish stars. Participants need to bring scissors for cutting paper and […]
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Mexico library fall raffle MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library annual fall basket raffle is under way. Themes include Chocolate Fix, Fixin’ to Win (tools), Better for Boys, Great for Girls, Fall into Fall, Kitchen Collection, Art Supplies, Christmas Baking Fun, We Love Our Pets and Bath Time. Tickets are available at one for $1, three for […]
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Golden Age Club to hold memorial Mass AUBURN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Golden Age Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, for a memorial Mass for deceased members at Sacred Heart Church. Members will then go to the Culinary Arts Dining Room at Central Maine Community College for a Thanksgiving luncheon at noon. […]
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Farmers market open Sundays LEWISTON — The Lewiston Farmers Market will be open 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday for the 2017-2018 winter season, Oct. 22 through Feb. 25, at the YWCA, 130 East Ave. FMI: 207-513-3848; lewistonfarmersmarket.com; facebook.com/lewistonfarmersmarket; lewistonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. OES to honor veterans WALES — Lakeside Chapter, OES, will honor veterans at 7 p.m. […]
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Craft fairs
FARMINGTON — Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center will have its annual craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at 221 Fairbanks Road. There will be a Chinese auction and silent auction. — AUBURN — A craft fair will be held at the Sarah Frye Home, 751 Washington St. North, from 8 a.m. to 4 […]
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Robin Dow Seniors to meet LEWISTON — Robin Dow Senior Citizens met at Schooner Estates on Oct. 25 for a Halloween party and luncheon. A costume contest was held and the winners were Dolores Danforth, Lucy Cowles and Pat Donohue. There were 42 members present with two new members, Ronnie and Connie Berry. Attendance winners […]
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Buckfield meeting change BUCKFIELD — Due to scheduling, the Buckfield Historical Society will meet at noon Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Buckfield Town Hall. The guest speaker will be Jean Hankins on “Persevering Records.” Everyone is welcome. Veteran’s Day ceremony planned MEXICO — A Veteran’s Day ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, […]
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Class gatherings
BETHEL — Stephens High School Class of 1952 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Sunday River Brewery. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited. — MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Covered Wagon. All class members and guests are welcome. […]
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The Ark hosting Movie Night
LEWISTON — The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe will host a movie night to screen “The Truth About Cancer, Episode 5” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 791 Lisbon St. The free film will focus on cancer causing blind spots, toxic vaccines, homeopathy and the power of the emotions. It will be […]