The Trek Across Maine is searching for volunteers for its 38th annual bike ride, scheduled for Friday to Sunday, June 17-19. The trek will start at Thomas Point Beach and Campground in Brunswick, with overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and St. Joseph’s College in Standish, according to a news release from the American […]
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Outdoor Memorial Day Masses set in Lewiston, Livermore Falls, Rumford
Bishop Robert Deeley plans to celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 217 Switzerland Road in Lewiston. All are invited to this Mass. Here is a list of Masses and services scheduled for the Diocese of Portland (additional events will be added at portlanddiocese.org/memorialday): Houlton St. Mary’s […]
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Traveling memorial to visit Augusta May 29-30
AUGUSTA — The GoldStars Tribute Wall is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 29, and from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive. An opening ceremony is set for 10 a.m. May 29. Food will be provided at no […]
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Poland Historical Society to host genealogy workshop
The Poland Historical Society plans to host a genealogy workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in the old school house in the municipal complex on Maine Street. This presentation will demonstrate techniques for finding U.S.-based genealogical information using free internet resources. It is intended for students with little or no genealogy research experience. This […]
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Oxford Post 112 to hold Memorial Day celebration
Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford plans to hold a Memorial Day celebration at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the Post on 169 King St. The ceremony will be held outdoors. If inclement weather, the celebration will be indoors; refreshments will be served. For more information, call Howie Munday at 207-539-2372.
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Greenwood Post 68 changes Memorial Day ceremonies
GREENWOOD — American Legion Jackson-Silver Post 68 is changing its schedule of ceremonies for Memorial Day — Monday, May 30. This year, from 10 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m., the post will support Mundt-Allen Post 81 in the dedication of the Bethel Veterans Honor Roll Park and Monument, the culmination of 11 years of work […]
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Wishing for Fishing memorial event set for May 28 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The second annual Wishing for Fishing Memorial Ride & Event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at LA Harley at 839 Main St. This event is in memory of Nicholas Marin, son of Monica and Michael Marin of Sabattus, who died in 2020. The first ride was held […]
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Wayne Farmers’ Market to open May 28
The Wayne Farmers’ Market plans to open for the season Saturday, May 28. Market hours are set from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday until Labor Day weekend. The market is located on Route 133 next to the post office. A wide variety of products, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, seedlings, fruit (in season), baked goods, […]
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Wayne plans Memorial Day parade, program
WAYNE — Plans are underway for this year’s Memorial Day parade and program on Monday, May 30. The Memorial Day Committee is planning Wayne’s remembrance of its service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice with a reflection and observance, according to a news release from the committee. Veterans, bands, boys, girls, Scouts, and anyone with […]
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Lewiston church to host service in Spanish May 27
LEWISTON — A healing service, presented in Spanish, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. Fr. Michael Sevigny, the director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Portland, will preside at the service. The theme of the entire gathering is healing, from the celebrant […]