Beekeepers to hear speaker TOPSHAM — The Sagadahoc County Beekeepers Association will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April 11, at the Topsham Grange Hall, 47 Pleasant St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for socializing and refreshments and the business meeting will start at 6:30, followed at 7 by guest speaker Phil Gaven of the Honey […]
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Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting JAY — The Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meets from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 170 Main St. For more information, call buttons4babes.gc@gmail.com or call 207-860-8579. American Legion members to meet PARIS — Members of American Legion Post 72 will meet Wednesday, April 11. There will be […]
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Extension offers vegetable gardening workshop FARMINGTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a vegetable gardening workshop twice this month in Franklin County. The workshop will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the Wilton Town Office meeting room, 158 Weld Road, and at the same time on Wednesday, April […]
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Mother-daughter tea at Foss Mansion AUBURN — Woman’s Literary Union will host an Enchanted Gardens Mother Daughter Tea, with seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Saturday, April 7, and noon and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. Tickets are two for $25; call 207-333-3386 or go to www.womansliteraryunion.org. […]
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Garden Angels project first meeting FARMINGTON — The Garden Angels project will hold its first meeting of the season at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Cooperative Extension Office. The Garden Angel project was developed in 2012 to help provide sustainable food for people in need. It began with five recipients and has grown to […]
Franklin County Democrats to meet candidates, elect delegates
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Democratic Committee (FCDC) will convene for its monthly meeting from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Mallett School. At the March meeting, Congressional Candidates addressed a record number of attendees. The candidates answered questions on topics ranging from the economy and healthcare to gun violence and immigration. […]
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USS Iwo Jima Shipmate’s reunion set JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — The USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmate’s Organization reunion has been announced. The reunion will take place from Wednesday to Saturday, Oct. 10 to 13, at the Doubletree Hotel, Jacksonville Riverfront. The event is for all Ships Company and Embarked Navy and Marine Corps personnel who were […]
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Conservation district to give awards FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District board of supervisors will hold the 70th annual meeting on Friday, April 6, at the W.G. Mallett School, 16 Middle St. The evening will begin with a welcome and introductions at 5:30 p.m. leading into the complimentary buffet-style dinner. At 6:15 […]
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‘Geology of a Volcanic Island’ to be library topic AUBURN — Doug Rogers will present “Geology of a Volcanic Island” at the Auburn Public Library. The program, which is open to the public, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Androscoggin Room. Rogers, who will have several specimens on display, spent time on Ascension […]
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Trail Blazers to have last meet of season MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall. This will be the last meeting of the season. All are welcome to attend. Check the group on Facebook or attend the meeting. For more […]