The Box of Joy program, facilitated by Skowhegan and Western Maine Lakes churches, helps children in need. To participate, individuals and families fill a shoe box or boxes with gifts and mark the box for a boy or a girl and the approximate age. In general, toys, hygiene items and school supplies are acceptable. Items […]
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Union library to feature mysteries author at Oct. 19 Soup & Suspense event
Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries and the Jane Darrowfield Mysteries, is scheduled to give a presentation Wednesday, Oct. 19, during Vose Library’s annual Soup & Suspense event at 293 Common Road in Union. The event will be held in person and via Zoom, according to a news release from Diane True, library […]
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Literacy Volunteers office to host annual meeting Oct. 19 in Farmington
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties plans to recognize supporters at this year’s annual meeting, which is open to the public. The 2022 LVFSC meeting is scheduled for 4:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at its Mt. Blue Learning Center at 129 Seamon Road in Farmington, located in the Franklin County Adult Education center). The […]
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Lewiston to begin in-person early voting Oct. 13
LEWISTON — In-person early voting is scheduled to start on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Lewiston’s City Hall, 27 Pine St. Polling will take place in the City Council Chambers on the first floor. Early voting polling will continue until Thursday, Nov. 3, excluding weekends, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Community […]
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Bethel senior college to offer health program Oct. 18, 25
BETHEL — Professional chef Cathi DiCocco plans to present Healthy Eating: Tune Up for Winter at 4 p.m. on two separate dates Tuesdays, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. The same program will be presented on each date, at DiCocco’s home at 125 Main St. Because space is limited in DiCocco’s dining room, reservations will be […]
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‘Un-Delete-Able’ conference planned for Oct. 21, 22 in Auburn
The event aims to help Maine young people and parents navigate the dangers of technology.
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Rumford library to be closed Oct. 18, 19 for projects
Rumford Public Library is scheduled to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 18 and 19. During the closure, staff will rearrange the young adult and adult collections of library books. Also during this time, the windows in the Public Room will be replaced, according to a news release from Abby Austin, circulation supervisor at the […]
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Lewiston-based health services agency plans annual meeting Oct. 18
Tri-County Mental Health Services in Lewiston plans to host its annual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza in Auburn. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. This year’s event will include the agency’s 70th anniversary celebration, with a reflection on how the agency has helped generations […]
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Lovell pantry under new leadership, to reopen Oct. 13
LOVELL — Rachel Thurston is assuming the leadership of the Lovell Area Food Pantry following the resignation of Manager Michelle Molloy. She will be joined by a co-chair to be named in the future, according to a news release from the Lovell Area Food Pantry Board of Directors. The food pantry will again be open […]
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Wilton lodge accepting orders for Oct. 15 takeout supper
Wilton Masonic Lodge No. 156 plans to host a takeout supper featuring a baked breaded chicken breast meal, from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Home deliveries are […]