RCAM seeks volunteers LEEDS — Rural Community Action Ministry, which provides homelessness and hunger prevention services in 14 rural towns, is seeking volunteers. Volunteer opportunities vary and may include minor home repair, transportation for seniors to medical appointments, office work, gardening work, help with a fundraiser and miscellaneous on-call activities. FMI, volunteer: 207-524-5095, RCAM.net. Grange […]
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Historical society saves Grange building for its new home
CANTON — The Canton Historical Society has rescued and moved the historic Grange building on Route 108. The historical society recently saved the former Grange from demolition by moving it next door. The historical society had been housed in the former Universalist Church since 1975. The building had major structural issues and funds were lacking […]
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River Valley Rotary Club holds luncheon to discuss adverse childhood
RUMFORD — The River Valley Rotary Club fellowship luncheon was held on Nov. 20 at Hope Association, 87 Lincoln Ave. Guest speakers included Melissa Wakefield, Brendan Schauffler and Barb Radmore. Wakefield is manager of Community Concepts Maine Families home visitation program in Oxford County, as well as the Oxford County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council. […]
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Edward Little book signing at historical society open house
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society will sponsor an open house featuring Edward Little, the founder of Lewiston Falls Academy, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 16. The event will take place at the society’s Davis-Wagg Museum on the third floor of the County Building. This […]
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Attorney Kenlan joins Trinity Jubilee Center board of directors
LEWISTON — Timothy Kenlan of Lewiston, an attorney at the Berman & Simmons law firm, has joined the board of directors of the Trinity Jubilee Center. Located in downtown Lewiston, the center is a nonprofit, secular organization that provides services and advocacy for underserved populations, including the poor, elderly, homeless, immigrants and refugees. The center’s […]
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Briefly: Religion
WMBC plans Christmas concert NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church Community Christmas Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the church, 928 Carrabassett Road, Route 27. Twenty-two voices will sing a variety of hymns in a cappella. An African carol will be included. Coffee and snacks will be offered. There […]
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REPAIR plans Christmas pizza party
AUBURN — REPAIR of Maine will host its second annual Christmas pizza party from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St. REPAIR will provide the pizza and toppings; those attending will tell how how they want it made. The event is for adults only. REPAIR, Returning Ex-Prisoners: Aid, Information, […]
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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. FMI: buttons4babes.gc@gmail.com, 207-860-8579. Rumford Center Christmas Party RUMFORD — The Rumford Center Christmas Party will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the United Methodist Church and Village […]
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State museum representatives to discuss creation of 21st Century Learning Lab
AUBURN — Bernard Fishman and Jennifer Dube will address the noon Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Village Inn, 165 High St. The two will discuss the creation of a 21st Century Learning Lab at the Maine State Museum. Fishman is director of the Maine State Museum. He grew up in […]
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River Valley Rotary hosts Summers, Worthley
RUMFORD — The River Valley Rotary Club hosted two guests at a recent fellowship luncheon. Assistant District Gov. Chris Summers joined guest speaker Michelle Worthley, director of homeless services for the Rumford Group Home, at the luncheon held at the HOPE Association on Nov. 27. The mission of the Rumford Group Home is to develop and […]