The Otisfield Conservation Committee has scheduled its annual cleanup of town roads for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4. The rain date is Saturday, May 11. It is suggested that volunteers wear boots, gloves and bug spray, as the sides of the roads may still be wet. Trash bags, safety vests and plastic gloves […]
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Apple tree grafting workshop offered in Wilton
WILTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer an apple tree grafting workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at 105 Cemetery Road. The workshop, open to all apple growers, provides information on grafting techniques for optimal tree growth. The workshop will be led by UMaine Extension’s Nick Rowley, Franklin […]
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Facebook auction set to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine
AUBURN — The 11th annual Bid for Wishes Facebook auction, which benefits Make-A-Wish Maine, is set to run from Monday to Monday, May 6-13. The auction offers hundreds of items for bidding, ranging from unique experiences and services to sought-after products. Those interested in donating items for the auction can call Fontaine Family at 207-784-3800. […]
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Maine’s Got Talent fundraising event set in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Sandcastle Clinical and Educational Services is set to host 10th annual and largest fundraising event, Maine’s Got Talent. The competition will be held Saturday, April 27, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street. It starts with a reception at 6 pm with food, a time to connect with others and a wish list […]
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Rotary Shred-a-thon set for Bridgton May 4
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is set to hold a Rotary Shred-a-thon from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4, at Food City, 295 Main St. in Bridgton. The Shred-athon is a rain-or-shine, drive-through fundraiser; no appointments are needed. Documents can be boxed or bagged. People do not have to remove clips or file […]
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Registration opens for Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series
Registration for the annual Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series, presented by Auburn Savings Bank, is filling up fast. Registration is available at triplecrown5k.racewire.com. The series consists of YMCA Fit Fest, Emily’s Run and The Bridge Run. The series committee welcomes all runners and walkers. Proceeds go to the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA, The Fletcher Foundation, and […]
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Literacy Volunteers poetry celebration seeks self-selected poems
FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is set to host an evening of community poetry reading, in celebration of this year’s poetry contest winners, at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2. The event will be held at Mount Blue High School, 129 Seamon Road in Farmington. In addition to the contest winners, attendees […]
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Pihcintu girls choir to raise voices in Vienna
The Vienna Union Hall Association is set to host the Pihcintu Multinational Girls Choir, a group of refugee girls and young women, at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. The group’s eclectic repertoire includes traditional folk music, spirituals and carols, as well as songs written expressly by […]
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Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest set for April 28
AUBURN — Scrabble fans are invited to help raise money for Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin by playing the game on Sunday, April 28, at the High Street Congregational Church. The event is set for 1-4:30 p.m. at 106 Pleasant St. Sign-in starts at 1 p.m., and games begin at 1:30 p.m. This is Scrabble with a twist, […]
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Auburn curbside brush collection to begin April 29
AUBURN — The city is set to hold a one-time curbside brush collection event to help residents properly dispose of broken tree limbs, branches and brush. City crews will begin the collection on Monday, April 29, so brush must be curbside no later than Sunday, April 28. The city will not collect brush placed curbside […]