LEWISTON — Southern Maine Squadron SAFB (Sampson Air Force Base) plans to get together for lunch at noontime Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Governors Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St. The squadron was formed by a group of veterans that went to SAFB on the shores of Senaca Lake near Geneva New York for basic training. Sampson […]
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Lisbon Falls’ Psalterium Institute calls for singers, offers music courses
Leon Griesbach, the founder and director of the Psalterium Institute in Lisbon Falls, plans to offer educational opportunities for high schoolers and adults with little to no experience singing. His Group Singing course is an introduction to basic note reading, ear training and foundational vocal technique. Classes started Sept. 27. All classes will be held […]
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UMaine Farmington to host alumnus, award-winning poet Oct. 13
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is scheduled to present award-winning poet and UMF alumnus Jacques Rancourt as the program’s second reader of the season. Rancourt will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center, South Street. The reading is free […]
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Educators’ association to meet Oct. 12 in Auburn
The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association plans to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. in Auburn. This meeting is the association’s annual scholarship auction. Ruben Cornelius will be the auctioneer. Members are asked to bring in one or two items for the auction. Baked goods are […]
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Gray church to host casserole supper Oct. 22
First Congregational Church of Gray plans to hold its supper, featuring a casserole meal, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Parish House, 5 Brown St. The building is handicapped accessible. Meals are single-sized and cost $10 each. Those who attend are asked to pay at the door. Reservations are required; organizers are accepting […]
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Items need to be removed from Jay cemeteries by Oct. 15
The town of Jay has announced that all plants, flowers and other decorations, including solar lights, must be removed from all cemeteries by Saturday, Oct. 15. This allows the crew to do a complete fall cleanup without damaging or going around personal items, according to a news release from Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere. All items […]
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Audubon series talk on Maine lichens set for Oct. 12
Western Maine Audubon plans to feature Maine lichens in its second of three free fall talks, to be held live via Zoom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The talk, by Dr. Ron Butler, will be held at Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington, 173 High St. in Farmington. There […]
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Maine Maple Fall Fest begins Oct. 8
Members of the Maine Maple Producers Association plan to participate in the third annual Maine Maple Fall Fest, set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9. Sugar houses across the state will welcome visitors for shopping and seasonal activities like fall foliage walks and all things maple. “Our Fall Fest is the perfect time […]
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Auburn-based senior college to host talk about dignity theory Oct. 11
AUBURN — Senior College in the Community’s next presentation, set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, will be by Dr. Tora Johnson and entitled “Dignity in Public Discourse.” This event, in collaboration with the Auburn Public Library, will be held in the library’s Androscoggin Room at 49 Spring St. Those who attend can learn about […]
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Lewiston church to hold blessing of animals Oct. 4
Animal lovers can have their animal companions blessed outdoors in Lewiston at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. The blessing is scheduled to occur during the Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 122 Ash St. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water; […]