AUGUSTA — Hundreds of retired educators and guests are expected to attend MEA-Retired’s 66th Annual Meeting and Convention at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday, May 3, where Bill Green of Portland will be keynote speaker. Retirees may choose from four breakout sessions: • Dr. David Richards, director of the Margaret Chase Smith Library in […]
meetings
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Daughters of Union Veterans to meet NORWAY — Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-65, Stoneham, will meet on Thursday, April 26, at the home of Carlene Gavin, Norway Lake. Fourth Thursday Poetry gathering RUMFORD — The Fourth Thursday Poetry meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, […]
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New Auburn Seniors postpone dinner AUBURN — The New Auburn Seniors have rescheduled the spaghetti and meat sauce dinner to Monday, April 23, at the Sacred Heart Church. Androscoggin County Democrats meeting LEWISTON — The monthly meeting of the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Democratic Coordinated Campaign […]
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‘Finance Tips for Teens’ at APL AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s 2018 Teen Life Skills Series will conclude during Money Smart Week, April 21 to 28, with “Finance Tips for Teens” from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 24. The presentation will include tips and discussions about financial instruments, student loans vs. career choices, importance of credit […]
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Wilton student earns scholarship CASTINE — Midshipman Anthony Franchetti of Wilton, a junior at Maine Maritime Academy, has been awarded the Sea Dog Chapter Maine Maritime Alumni Association Scholarship Award, a $1,000 scholarship. Special Olympics scholarship to be given FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Special Olympic Rene Fontaine Life Enhancement Scholarship will be presented on Friday, April 20, at the […]
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Cemetery association to open bids PERU — The Demerritt Cemetery Association will have the annual meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Peru Town Office for the opening of cemetery maintenance bids and the annual election of officers. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Women’s Club to hear guest speaker LIVERMORE — The GFWC/Livermore […]
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Seniors to have lasagna dinner AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18. There will be a lasagna dinner, and those attending must have a ticket. Bring utensils and cups. Bingo will be played after lunch. An anniversary party will be held on Wednesday, May 2, at Martindale. […]
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SeniorsPlus to be at Norway Town Office NORWAY — SeniorsPlus will be at the Norway Town Office from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, April 23, to answer questions or concerns about services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. All events are free and open to the public. For more information […]
Class gatherings
DIXFIELD — Stephens High School Class of 1958 will hold the monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday, April 18, at Ellis Variety. All classmates and their significant others or friends are welcome. Call Janet, 207-364-2928, for more information. — MEXICO — Members and significant others of the Stephens High School Class of 1949 will meet for the monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April […]
Pinkham tells 'Maine Woods Tales' for Hebron society
HEBRON — Historian and storyteller Steve Pinkham entertained the Hebron Historical Society with Maine woods tales at a recent meeting. He has researched many articles and documents in various libraries and historical societies on the Maine woods and has hiked many of the state’s mountains and hills mentioned in his stories. Pinkham has written magazine […]