OLIVIA, N.C. — The Second Infantry Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion, planned for Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 in Kansas City, Missouri, contact Mike Davino at 2ida.pao@charter.net or 919-498-1910.
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Maine churches plan Corpus Christi events June 18-19
In honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi, parishes around Maine this weekend are planning outdoor Eucharistic processions and other special events. The feast is often marked by Eucharistic processions, during which the Blessed Sacrament is carried in a monstrance through the church and into the streets, according to a news release from the Roman […]
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Safe Voices to hold 5K/10K fundraiser Aug. 13 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Safe Voices’ Race to End Domestic Abuse and Violence 5K/10K is set to return to the Bates College campus at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. The event aims to spread awareness of domestic violence and raise money to support those impacted by abuse in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Participants can register runsignup.com. […]
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Harrison historic sawmill site to open for tours June 18
HARRISON — The Historic Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead site on Jesse Mill Road is scheduled to be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18. People can learn about the “Sash” saw used to cut lumber as well as how to put together a barrel, and tour exhibits in the Long […]
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Bobolink habitat walk, workshop set for June 17 in Orono
A guided walk through bobolink habitat is planned for 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station’s Witter Farm Park Street Fields in Orono. A workshop will be led by Amber Roth, assistant professor of forest wildlife management at the University of Maine; Livia Raulinaitis, Maine pollinator and beneficial insect conservation […]
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Lewiston library to host book discussions July 13, Aug. 24
Lewiston Public Library is set to host a discussion at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, of Phuc Tran’s coming-of-age memoir “Sigh, Gone,” the nonfiction selection for this year’s Read ME statewide summer reading program. This in-person event will take place in the library’s Couture Room at 200 Lisbon St. Advance registration is required. For more […]
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La Rencontre to feature St-Jean-Baptiste Day June 23
The Franco Center on Lewiston’s Riverfront plans to host La Rencontre at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at 46 Cedar St. Featured that day will be displays about Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, recognized as a national holiday in Canada. Tickets for this event are on sale through the Franco’s box office and must be purchased by noon […]
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North Turner association to meet June 19, seeks new members
The North Turner Cemetery Association plans to meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at the 4282 Howes Corner Road cemetery; weather permitting. Participants are asked to bring a chair. An alternate meeting place will be 38 Quimby Road. COVID-19-compromised people are advised to wear a mask for their comfort, according to a news release […]
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Bethel library offers help digging, transporting plants for June 25 sale
The Bethel Library plans to hold its annual plant sale from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, on the lawn of the library at 6 Broad St.; rain or shine. People who have plants to donate can stop by the library to get tags. Every plant should be labeled with its name, preferred environment […]
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Lewiston School Nutrition Program to provide summer meals
The Lewiston School Nutrition Program is participating in the summer food service program. Meals will be provided at no charge to children attending school. All meals must be eaten onsite, as participants are not allowed to remove food from the site location, parks or playgrounds, according to a news release from the Lewiston Public Schools […]