The members of the Sabattus Seniors elected officers for three-year terms. They are, from left, seated, Lorraine Vaillancourt, vice president; Simone Hinkley, secretary; Pauline Gemme, treasurer; and, standing, Helen Marsh, president
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Briefly: Region
Health center holds food drive KINGFIELD — During its Thanksgiving food drive, Mt. Abram Regional Health Center provided six complete holiday dinners to local families, and the center’s on-site food closet, which is available whenever the center is open, has been restocked. In total, the health center received more than $600 in monetary donations, $400 […]
Maine Association for Infant Mental Health noting 30th anniversary
GREENE — The Maine Association for Infant Mental Health (MeAIMH) is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The statewide association is a multi-disciplinary group of professionals who have a passion for supporting the emotional development of babies, young children and their families. A healthy start for babies is fundamental to lifelong well being. The association supports the […]
Donations sought for YWCA women’s clothing swap
LEWISTON — The YWCA’s Positive Ethnic And Cultural Exchange (PEACE) program will host a women’s clothing swap for the New Year from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the YWCA. The clothing swap is free, and participants are invited to take clothes, as well as bring clothes to donate. The YWCA will accept […]
Uptown Cruizahs elect officers
The Uptown Cruizahs Car Club, meeting in Paris, held an election of officers for the coming year: President, Dan Tripp; vice president, Garry Allen; secretary, Nancy Carlton; and treasurer, Tammy Matthews. With the new slate of officers, the club will continue to hold cruise nights and a car show to earn money to donate to […]
Briefly: Region
Wreath of Hope for loved ones RUMFORD — River Valley residents can remember loved ones with a light on the Wreath of Hope. The Wreath of Hope is a fundraiser for Special Olympics, Team Leaping Lizards. The Wreath of Hope will be displayed on the Hope Association on the Route 2 side of the building through Sunday, […]
Horses Across Maine to meet
OXFORD — Horses Across Maine holds monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the American Legion on King Street. The nonprofit is raising funds for Maine veteran organizations through a 280-mile ride across Maine. The organization seeks new members, including local equestrian organizations. All are welcome. FMI: facebook.com/horsesacrossmaine/, horsesacrossmaine.weebly.com/. […]
Briefly: Local
French Sing-Along canceled LEWISTON — The French Sing-Along scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, at D’Youville Chapel has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Rotary postpones senior luncheon GREENWOOD — The Bethel Rotary has postponed the annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon to Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Locke Mills Legion Hall. The doors will open at […]
Class gatherings
DIXFIELD — Mexico High School Class of 1952 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, for luncheon at Ellis Variety, Weld Street. Classmates and guests are welcome. FMI: 207-364-4323. — RUMFORD — Members and significant others of the Stephens High School Class of 1949 will meet for luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Sam’s in the Virginia section […]
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 11 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Dingley Building, second floor. Agenda: recognition of departing members, resolution on supporting education, and an executive session discussion of superintendent’s contract. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the City […]