L/A schools get USDA financial support LEWISTON — The Auburn/Lewiston School Department has announced it has been awarded financial support by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School Program in an effort to connect school nutrition services with students and local producers. Auburn/Lewiston School Districts are one team of 73 funded projects spanning 43 […]
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Septic system installing workshop CHESTERVILLE — Time is running out to sign up for the Septic System Installers Workshop to be held on Wednesday, March 6, at the Chesterville Town Office, 409 Dutch Gap Road. Late fee will not be charged on anyone who is preregistered by noon on Tuesday, March 5. The class will run […]
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Observatory to hold star gazing night NORWAY — Those wishing may observe the stars from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Twitchell Observatory. The observatory has moved but is not ready for use, so the group will set up at one of two sites. To automatically receive e-mail or Facebook event notices, […]
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Library to hold Scrabble tourney AUGUSTA — A Scrabble tournament will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The snow date for this event is Saturday, Feb. 23. The tournament is being hosted by the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta. Preregistration is required. Interested folks can visit […]
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Spaghetti dinner fundraiser RANGELEY — During Winterpalooza weekend, there will be an all-you-can-eat homemade Italian spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Undercroft of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Main Street. Dinner will be prepared by the Cerminara family, and will include meatballs, salad, garlic bread and dessert. […]
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Annual Winterpaloozah! in Rangeley RANGELEY — The fourth annual Winterpaloozah! will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Haley Pond Park and Rangeley Town Park. It is a free family event. Activities include horse-and-wagon rides, ice skating, saucer bowling, pond hockey, curling, snow golf, fat tire bikes, kicksleds, snow kiting, cross-country […]
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Fabric and crafting donations sought AUBURN — The High Street Congregational Church is accepting donations of fabric and crafting supplies. Donations may be dropped off at 106 Pleasant St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, or at other times by appointment. The annual Fabric Fair will be Saturday, April 6. For […]
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Lewiston Democrats to meet LEWISTON — The next meeting of the Lewiston Democrats will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Lewiston Armory. Everyone is welcome to attend. Lifetree discusses limits of love LEWISTON — Romantic proposals and what people will do for love will be explored at 6:30 p.m. […]
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Cooking demo and potluck INDUSTRY — Plants Are Best will host a cooking demo and plant-based potluck supper Friday, Feb. 8, at the Town Office. At 5:30 p.m. Mary Beane of Salt and Pepper restaurant opening this spring will give a short talk and cooking demonstration. The potluck will begin at 6 p.m. All are […]
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Club to hold Valentine’s party AUBURN — A Valentine’s party will be held starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Sacred Heart Church. Social hour is from 11 to noon, followed by lunch. People should bring a lunch; brownie sundaes will be served. Game time is 12:30 p.m. The part is free. New members […]