Ridge Run benefits Second Chances CARTHAGE — The Ridge Run to benefit the Second Chances Foundation will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, at 9 Highland Dr. There will be a 5K and 10K beginning at 10 a.m., with a free lunch and bus tours beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event will feature an open house, […]
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PAL selling tickets for Bruins alumni game LEWISTON — The Lewiston Police Athletic League is selling tickets for its annual benefit hockey game when the Boston Bruins alumni will play the Police All Stars. The game will be played at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch St. Lewiston PAL serves Androscoggin County […]
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ATV club to appreciate landowners LIVERMORE — The Brettuns Wheelers ATV Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Livermore Community Building, 25 Church St., and will hold a potluck supper for members and guests. In appreciation to the landowners who allow Livermore ATV trails to cross their land, they are invited as […]
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’48 States in 48 Days’ FARMINGTON — During the summer of 2017, Peter Hardy, University of Maine at Farmington mathematics professor, and his family journeyed across the U.S., stepping foot in 48 states in 48 days. The public is invited to hear how the once-in-a-lifetime journey would take the family to every state in the lower 48 […]
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Church to host workshop on ‘Spirit Band’ LEWISTON — The Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life, 352 Crowley Road, will host a workshop on the “Spirit Band” from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. The fee is $20. Facilitator will be the Rev. Lorraine Radice, National Spiritualist Association of Churches licentiate minister, with more than 30 years […]
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LISBON FALLS — Lisbon United Methodist Church will host a pancake and bacon breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at 14 School St. All youth active in sports who wear their team uniform will be entered to win a gift certificate to a sporting goods store. Cost: Free. FMI: 207-353-8579. — MECHANIC FALLS — A […]
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Ski Museum receives grant KINGFIELD — The Ski Museum of Maine has received a $25,000 grant from the H. King & Jean Cummings Charitable Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to renovate the current gallery space located in downtown Kingfield. The grant will allow the museum to update its facility with new lighting, flooring and […]
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New Sharon seeks scarecrows NEW SHARON — Entries are being welcomed for this town’s annual scarecrow reunion that will be held Oct. 7 to Oct. 28. Originally-created scarecrows may be entered in the categories of original, funniest, patriotic and best use of recycled materials. A fee of $10 will be charged for each scarecrow, and […]
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Pantry seeks book donations AUBURN — The High Street Food Pantry is seeking donations of children’s books for infants through teens. Donations may be brought to the Auburn United Methodist Church, at 439 Park Ave. FMI, donate: 207-782-3972. Pinochle, pitch players welcome LEWISTON — Pinochle and pitch card games for seniors are played weekly through May at […]
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Classics Against Cancer on Sept. 30 RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles Club No. 1248 will present the 10th annual Classics Against Cancer Saturday, Sept. 30, at 13 Oxford Ave. This is a fundraiser for the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition. The 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. event will feature antique, hot rod, muscle and motorcycle display, as […]