Buckfield meeting change BUCKFIELD — Due to scheduling, the Buckfield Historical Society will meet at noon Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Buckfield Town Hall. The guest speaker will be Jean Hankins on “Persevering Records.” Everyone is welcome. Veteran’s Day ceremony planned MEXICO — A Veteran’s Day ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, […]
meetings
Class gatherings
BETHEL — Stephens High School Class of 1952 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Sunday River Brewery. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited. — MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Covered Wagon. All class members and guests are welcome. […]
Briefly: Religion
Eating disorders, trauma explored LEWISTON — How to cope with eating disorders and other problems rooted in trauma will be explored at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Triumph Over Trauma: One Woman’s Struggle with Anorexia,” features a filmed interview with a victim of anorexia whose eating disorder […]
Briefly: Region
Western Maine Knitting Guild PARIS — The Western Maine Knitting Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street, for a knit and chat. There will also be a show and tell segment. FMI: 207-539-2518. Rumford Seniors plan trips PERU — The Rumford Seniors will host a bus trip to […]
Jay Button Bee helps area children in need
JAY — The Jay Button Bee recently presented a financial contribution to Shannon Smith, treasurer for the Buttons for Babes Giving Circle, which was started by Chris Bourassa to help area children in need. The volunteers meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Otis Federal Credit […]
Annual meeting to discuss Farm Bill funds in Franklin County
CHESTERVILLE — Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking members of the community to participate in a conversation about allocating USDA funding. Franklin County individuals, foresters, farmers, community members and others will tasked with the annual job of identifying priority areas of concern in each district or county. Next, the areas of concern will prioritized as to how USDA […]
Briefly: Region
College planning workshop set WILTON — “MEOC-101, Essentials of College Planning” will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 Route 2E. FMI: 207-645-5800; 1-800-982-4311; TTY, Maine Relay 711. The workshop is free. Coats for children available in Jay JAY — A supply of outerwear for Coats […]
Briefly: Region
Winter Farmers Market opens FARMINGTON — The Winter Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, Nov. 4. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through May at the Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St. Vendors from both the Friday and Saturday outdoor markets will be present, plus a few new ones. […]
Auburn Art Club to host Guest Day
The Auburn Art Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Park Avenue Methodist Church, Auburn, for the annual scholarship auction and guest day. Members are asked to bring their items to be auctioned to the church by 1:30 so they may be put on display. The officers will provide refreshments. Hostesses […]
Lisbon Historical Society to show Lisbon 'Then and Now'
LISBON FALLS — Media specialist Earl Williams will present many images drawn from the Lisbon Historical Society’s archives in a presentation titled “Then and Now” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the society’s rooms at the MTM Center on School Street The photos from the past are mainly street scenes and buildings, some still […]