Dempsey Memorial Service Dec. 3 LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center will conduct the annual Memorial Service at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The service celebrates the lives of those who received care at the center and loved ones from the area who have died from cancer in the past year. “This is a very special community event […]
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Tree lighting in Otisfield OTISFIELD — The Lisa Bean Thurston Memorial Tree Lighting will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Santa will light the tree and share cookies and hot chocolate. FMI: www.otisfieldme.gov/node/753. Franklin County Democrats to meet FARMINGTON — The next monthly meeting of the Franklin County Democrats will be from 4 to […]
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Speakers to detail history of Christmas Bird Count for Stanton Bird Club
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in room 285, USM Lewiston-Auburn College, 55 Westminster St. The subject will be “A History of the Stanton Bird Club’s Lewiston-Auburn Christmas Bird Count,” presented by longtime members, Tom Hayward and Stan DeOrsey. Sponsored by the Stanton […]
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Class gatherings
WILTON — Mexico High School Class of 1972 will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Calzolaio Pasta Company, 294 Main St. All classmates and guests are welcome. FMI: 207-824-2328, 207-364-3657. — DIXFIELD — Stephens High Class of 1952 will have a monthly class luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at Elli’s Variety. All classmates, spouses and friends are […]
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Socrates Cafe talking money, evil BRIDGTON — Socrates Cafe will meet at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the Bridgton Community Center. Following a meet and greet, the discussion will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The topic will be “Is Love of Money the Root of All Evil?” with moderator Ted Gerber. Light refreshments […]
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Pleiades, Orion constellation in view PARIS — Twitchell Observatory’s Monthly Open Observatory Night will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, or Saturday, Dec. 2, on Hooper Ledge if skies are clear. The Pleiades and the Orion constellation with its nebula will be observed. The event is free and open to the public. Weather postponements […]
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Local optimists induct officers
?The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club inducted new officers at a recent club meeting. From left are new club president, Sabrina Best; first vice president, Mamie Ney; second vice president, Angela Snow; secretary, Sheryl Mathews; and treasurer, Joan Godbout. The club meets at Chopsticks Restaurant for lunch and does community projects focusing on the youth of the […]
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Society museum closes for winter PARIS — The Paris Cape Historical Society Museum is open by appointment only until spring, when it will resume regular hours. FMI, appointment: 207-743-2462. Discover Girl Scouts events MEXICO — Girl Scouts of Maine has announced that it will host Discover Girl Scouts events for potential members aged kindergarten through […]
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Wilton Day Homemakers make ornaments
Wilton Day Homemakers are making pine cone ornaments for the Rotary Christmas Tree. The Rotary Christmas Tree Festival is held annually during Chester Greenwood Day, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Farmington. From left are Connie Beady, Lois King, Linda Cushman, Ann Ibarguan, Ellen Nadeau, Betty Douglas, Moe Labbe, Beverly West and […]
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Marine Corps League seeks membership LEWISTON — Marine Corps League Central Maine Detachment 810 will host its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. All U.S. Marines, FMF Corpsman and Navy Chaplains are invited. Anyone interested in Marines Helping Veterans is also invited to attend. New members are […]