Summer program at Ludden library DIXFIELD — Ludden Memorial Library is announcing the start of their Summer Reading Program. The program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with prize drawings, Reading Club and events taking place each week. Activities will include arts and crafts, science, live animals and more. Families are invited […]
meetings
Christian Women United luncheon
PARIS — The Christian Women United luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, at the South Paris First Congregational Church, 17 E. Main St. The Rev. Chaz Reed of Bridgton will be guest speaker. His wife, Kari, and daughters Hannah, Katherine and Juliana will be guest singers. Dot Hager from Lovell will be […]
Class gatherings
TURNER — Mexico High School Class of 1948 will have the monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Terry and Maxine’s, Route 4, Turner. All classmates and guests are invited. — DIXFIELD — Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Ellis Variety for a monthly luncheon. — DIXFIELD — Stephens High School Class […]
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Skeet shooting at fish and game WATERFORD — Recreational skeet shooting is held at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Waterford Fish & Game Association, Route 118. The public is welcome and should bring a shotgun and ammo. The cost is $3 a round of 25 targets. For more information, call 207-583-2268. […]
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Turner resident receives scholarship Chloe Veilleux of Turner is the recipient of a scholarship from Hannaford Charitable Foundation, which are awarded each year to outstanding students who intend to enroll at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school. Chloe is the child of Kimberly Marschall and is graduating from Leavitt Area High School. She plans to […]
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Bog Hoot Quilt Society meeting MECHANIC FALLS — Area residents who enjoy crafts and companionship are invited to join community and church members at the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration (formerly the Mechanic Falls Congregational Church) on Elm Street for the Bog Hoot Quilt Society meeting. The group meetis at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. The entrance […]
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Eagles to host Texas Hold’em RUMFORD — Fraternal Order of Eagles host Texas Hold’em poker tournaments on the second Thursday of each month. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Games will start at 6 p.m. There will be a $50 buy-in with a $5 high hand as well as a 50/50 raffle. The kitchen will be open from […]
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Grange members to dine, meet Danville Junction Grange will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Village Pizzaria in Mechanic Falls. A business meeting and election of officers will be held at 7 p. m. at Excelsior Grange in Poland. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Members are reminded to bring trash bags, […]
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Blood drive planned in Winthrop WINTHROP — There will be a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Route 133. The need for blood in Maine is always critical, so getting the word out is appreciated. The drive is open to all qualifying donors and […]
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Benefit planned for cancer patient RUMFORD — There will be a benefit held for Jim Austin at noon on Saturday, June 9, at the Rumford Eagles hall. Austin has been diagnosed with Stage IV cancers of the head and neck. There will be numerous bands, food, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. Those wishing to donate to […]