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Jay wins trails coalition’s Ugly Duckling contest

June 13, 2022June 5, 2022

The town of Jay won the Maine Trails Coalition’s inaugural Ugly Duckling contest last year. The contest aims to raise awareness and focus on trails that need to be rebuilt and restored, and are in need of some serious care. The trail work is slated to take place mid-June, according to a news release from […]

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Photo: Colorful crossing leads to Simard Payne Memorial Park

by Russ Dillingham June 11, 2022June 12, 2022

The setting sun casts a long shadow on a colorful crosswalk in Lewiston Friday night.

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Oxford Hills club honors 2022 graduates, retiring principal

June 10, 2022June 6, 2022

SOUTH PARIS — Members of the Rotary Club of Oxford Hills recently recognized the top 5% of the 2022 graduates of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The club then honored retiring Principal Ted Moccia with a Paul Harris Fellow Award to thank him for his interest, dedication and support of the club over the years, […]

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Girls Scouts of Maine honors members, awards $22.5K in scholarships

June 10, 2022June 3, 2022

Girl Scouts of Maine held its annual celebration May 7 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, where Girl Scouts and adult volunteers were honored for their significant accomplishments. Achievements celebrated include the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards, the two highest honors a Girl Scout can earn; GSME Future Leaders Scholarships, with a total of […]

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Foundation raises $150K at Miles for Mills 5K

June 9, 2022June 2, 2022

BRUNSWICK — Memorial Day is a somber and special occasion at the Travis Mills Foundation, recognized annually by the Miles for Mills 5K to remember all those who lost their lives while in service to this country and to also celebrate coming together for the nation’s recalibrated veterans. More than 1,000 runners and walkers came […]

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Photo Gallery: Reading leads to new bikes for Auburn students

by Russ Dillingham June 8, 2022June 9, 2022

Masons donate bicycles for students for the Sherwood Heights Elementary School reading program.

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Oxford club to host benefit bridge games June 24

June 7, 2022June 1, 2022

The Oxford Hills Bridge Club plans to sponsor two games on Friday, June 24, to celebrate the longest day and earn money to support Alzheimer’s. The club has been supporting this cause each year since 2014 in conjunction with the American Contract Bridge League. Members invite all levels of bridge players; the club offers prizes […]