Volunteers sought to survey turkeys Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking volunteers to do wild turkey brood surveys. Surveys are a tool the department uses to assess turkey population trends. Information gathered helps determine turkey bag limits and seasons. They have been conducted since 2006. Volunteers can print out a form and start recording […]
meetings
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OES chapters donate to ESTARL WALES — Lakeside Chapter No. 60, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold its stated meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Grange-Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road. Members will honor “side liners” after an ESTARL Supper at 6 p.m. supplied by Lakeside, Pioneer and Pine Cone chapters. The […]
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Maine Woodcarver’s Association competition POLAND — The Maine Woodcarver’s Association will present the 2018 Woodcarving Show and Competition from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Poland Town Hall, 1231 Maine St. Admission will be free. The event is open to the public. Hope House plans Portland trip LEWISTON — The Hope House will offer […]
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Rumford officials offer tax payment plan RUMFORD — Town officials are offering an interest-free monthly tax payment plan. The Tax Club program allows residential property owners to pay their real estate property taxes over the course of the year. A payment book will be issued by the tax collector once an application has been completed. […]
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Greene church celebrating 1793 birth GREENE — Baptist Church of Greene will celebrates its 225 anniversary with a celebration service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at 102 Main St. It will be followed by a luncheon. All are welcome to attend. Drumming group making a beat LEWISTON — The Hand Drumming Group plays from 1 […]
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Bolster’s Mills Day Aug. 11 HARRISON — Bolster’s Mills Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Masonic Hall, off Route 117. There will be a car show, yard sale and hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch, along with blueberry cake. For further information, call 207-583-6051. Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting JAY — The […]
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DARE game featuring former Patriots LISBON — The Lisbon Police DARE Program is selling tickets to a flag football game between Lisbon police officers and former New England Patriots team members. The event is a bi-annual fundraiser, and the program is seeking sponsorship from area businesses and residents. The game will kick off at 1 […]
Class gatherings
ANDOVER — Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Little Red Hen for the monthly luncheon. — MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold a monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Dick’s Restaurant. All classmates and guests are welcome. — AUBURN — Mexico High School Class of 1964 will have […]
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Biloxi, Mississippi, mission trip talk BETHEL — West Parish Congregational Church will hear about a mission trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. The 10 people will present information about their work on Friday, Aug. 10, at 32 Church St. The event will start with a 6 p.m. potluck meal followed by the presentation at about 6:45 p.m. For more […]
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Rumford Seniors to see Clydesdales RUMFORD — The Rumford Seniors will bus to Merrimack, New Hampshire, to Anhauser-Busch Clydesdale Horse Barn and Brewery on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. The 3½-hour per direction trip will include a stop for breakfast in the morning, and dinner on the return trip, both […]