Rotarian Terri Winslow, second from left, and husband Doug Winslow, left, are recognized with a Paul Harris Fellowship because of their significant contributions to the Farmington Rotary. They are pictured with Rotarians Bill Marceau, second from right, and Glenn Kapiloff.
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Democrats discuss veterans' issues
The October meeting of the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee focused on veterans’ issues. Among the veterans who led the discussion were, from left, Rep. Bettyann Sheats, Kim Dionne, Rep. Jared Golden, John Myrand, City Councilor-Elect Mike Lajoie and Dick Grandmaison.
Briefly: Region
Horses Across Maine to meet OXFORD — Horses Across Maine will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion on King Street. Meeting topics will include participation in the upcoming holiday parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Paris and Norway. The nonprofit is raising funds for Maine veteran organizations through […]
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 13 LEWISTON — School Committee, regular meeting, Dingley Building, 6:30 p.m. Agenda: discuss the differences between the high school and middle school athletic policies, and high school testing retake policy. LEWISTON — Finance Committee, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room. LEWISTON — Planning Board, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber. Agenda includes an […]
Briefly: Local
MCF offering grant writing workshop FARMINGTON — The Maine Community Foundation will hold a grant writing workshop for nonprofits in western Maine from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the University of Maine, Student Center Room CR123, 111 South St. The session will include general information about Maine Community Foundation grant programs, tips […]
Briefly: Local
Holiday crafts, cookie exchange NORWAY — The public is invited to Norway Memorial Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, for holiday crafting and a cookie exchange. Participants will learn how to make a paper gingerbread garland, English crackers, a sparkle candle jar and Finnish stars. Participants need to bring scissors for cutting paper and […]
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Mexico library fall raffle MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library annual fall basket raffle is under way. Themes include Chocolate Fix, Fixin’ to Win (tools), Better for Boys, Great for Girls, Fall into Fall, Kitchen Collection, Art Supplies, Christmas Baking Fun, We Love Our Pets and Bath Time. Tickets are available at one for $1, three for […]
Briefly: Religion
Golden Age Club to hold memorial Mass AUBURN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Golden Age Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, for a memorial Mass for deceased members at Sacred Heart Church. Members will then go to the Culinary Arts Dining Room at Central Maine Community College for a Thanksgiving luncheon at noon. […]
Briefly: City
Farmers market open Sundays LEWISTON — The Lewiston Farmers Market will be open 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday for the 2017-2018 winter season, Oct. 22 through Feb. 25, at the YWCA, 130 East Ave. FMI: 207-513-3848; lewistonfarmersmarket.com; facebook.com/lewistonfarmersmarket; lewistonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. OES to honor veterans WALES — Lakeside Chapter, OES, will honor veterans at 7 p.m. […]
Briefly: City
Robin Dow Seniors to meet LEWISTON — Robin Dow Senior Citizens met at Schooner Estates on Oct. 25 for a Halloween party and luncheon. A costume contest was held and the winners were Dolores Danforth, Lucy Cowles and Pat Donohue. There were 42 members present with two new members, Ronnie and Connie Berry. Attendance winners […]