GAHS adoption event planned LEWISTON — Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will hold a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Tractor Supply Company, 1619 Lisbon St. FMI: gahumane.org, facebook.com/gahumane. Spay, neuter clinic for cats RUMFORD — The Community Spay-Neuter Clinic, Cleo Fund and Help Fix ME are teaming up to bring a […]
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Appreciation Day, planning forum AUBURN — The Auburn Recreation Department and staff have announced two events for the community: Pettengill Park Appreciation Day and Auburn Recreation Future Planning Forum. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, Auburn Recreation will open all the facilities in Pettengill Park so the public can visit the newly […]
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POW, MIA remembrance ceremony FARMINGTON — James A. McKechnie Post 10881, VFW, and Roderick-Crosby Post 28, American Legion, will hold a POW and MIA remembrance ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at Meeting House Park. Sons of Italy to meet RUMFORD — Sons of Italy 467 will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at the lodge. There will be a light […]
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5K to benefit food bank LISBON FALLS — The second annual Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors 5K Run and Walk will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. The proceeds benefit the LACO Food Bank and the Tedford Shelter’s Warm Thy Neighbor program. Registration is available online or before the 5K at 8 a.m. FMI, register: www.LUMChurch.org. Federation of the Blind […]
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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 or boiler free […]
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Inductive Bible Seminar at The Ark LEWISTON — The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe will offer the Inductive Bible Seminar at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at 791 Lisbon St. David Stole will present an inductive study on “God’s Offer.” Students will learn helpful tools for studying the Bible. A potluck meal will follow the […]
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AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church, 811 West Auburn Road, will hold a barbecue from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, strawberry shortcake and beverages. Cost: $7 for adults, age 4 to 12, $4; 3 and younger, free. — DURHAM — Acacia Lodge will serve a […]
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Pine Cone Chapter, OES, to meet AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner, St. The chapter will honor the Station of Chaplain. Vincent Noonan, Grand Chaplain, has been invited. The meeting will be preceded by an Eastern […]
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Rumford Area Quilters to meet RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Rumford United Methodist Church on Linnell Street for the first meeting of the 2017-2018 year. Ideas and projects for the coming year will be discussed. All area quilters invited to this monthly gathering of interested […]
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Oxford Hills to remember 9/11 NORWAY — Members of the Legion, AMVETS, VFW Auxiliaries, Daughters of Union Veterans and members of the public will remember 9/11 from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, across from the Norway Legion. Those attending should red, white and blue if possible and bring a flag to wave. Rumford Elementary PTO […]