Disabilities conference Sept. 26-27 CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Speaking Up for Us, a statewide self-advocacy organization for people living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, will hold its annual statewide conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 26 and 27, at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort. People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are invited. For those who are not a […]
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Impact of concussions at Lifetree LEWISTON — The physical and mental toll of concussions will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Concussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out,” features a filmed interview with former NFL tight end Ben Utecht, who suffered five confirmed concussions […]
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Lisbon student receives cholarship STONINGTON, Conn. — Steven Hammerton of Lisbon has received a Coast Guard Foundation scholarship. He will attend Northeastern University this fall. The scholarships benefit the children of enlisted men and women who are serving or have served in the U.S. Coast Guard, whether active duty, reserve, retired or deceased. Hammerton is the son […]
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Rumford Elementary school planning open houses RUMFORD — The Rumford Elementary School will have open houses for students and their families on Monday, Aug. 28. The kindergarten open house will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. At 5:15 p.m., kindergartners will take a short bus ride. The open house for students in grades first through fifth […]
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United New Auburn Association meeting AUBURN — The United New Auburn Association Inc. will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. Sabattus Seniors to meet SABATTUS — Sabattus Seniors will meet Thursday, Sept. 7, at Maxwell-Gill Hall. The meal for this meeting will be meatloaf. Reservations are required by Thursday, Aug. 31, by contacting. 207-375-4037. Information on Helen’s […]
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Hunter Safety course offered CASCO — Lake Region and Fryeburg Area Adult Education will sponsor a Hunter Safety Course Skills and Exam Day on Saturday, Sept. 2. The one-day skills and exam course is the next step after doing the online portion of hunter safety in Maine. The online portion may be completed by visiting […]
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Streaked Mountain sunset hike planned
NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital and Lorie Olson, Maine native and avid hiker, will hold a hike up the backside of Streaked Mountain to see a sunset and the night’s sky as it comes alive with stars. A headlight or flashlight is recommended. This hike is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26. Back-up date is Friday, […]
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Community meals
HARRISON — The next “famous” chicken pie supper will be served Saturday, Aug. 19, at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Seatings will be held at 5 and 6 p.m., with a third to accommodate guests if necessary. Proceeds from the supper will be dedicated to providing scholarships for children wishing to go to Camp Mechuwana this summer, a United Methodist […]
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Neighborhood Watch meeting Aug. 24 AUBURN — Auburn Police Department will hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Sixth Street Congregational Church. Teddy Bear Scramble seeking runners GRAY — The annual Teddy Bear Scramble for the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Portland will start at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Spring Meadows Golf Club […]
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UM Extention offering salsa-making class FARMINGTON — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a course, “Preserving the Harvest: Tomatoes and Salsa,” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension, 138 Pleasant St. The fee is $20. The course will be instructed by Kate McCarty, food preservation community […]