MINOT — A morning of farm pond construction and maintenance tips will be held from 8:30 a.m until noon Saturday, Oct. 19. The session will be held at the Hemond Farm and Motor Cross in Minot. After a time of classroom instruction, participants will walk to the farm pond and discuss management practices. Refreshments will […]
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La Leche League meeting Oct. 10 AUBURN — Expectant women and breastfeeding mothers are all invited to a La Leche League meeting to be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 102 Bennett Ave. Babies are always welcome. This month’s discussion will be “Breastfeeding: Great Beginnings,” which will focus on preparing for nursing baby […]
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Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice announces new volunteers, upcoming trainings
LEWISTON — Volunteer support has been an integral part of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s services for 40 years. The program is now widely recognized as one of the most extensive, nonprofit, home health care volunteer programs in Maine. Nine people completed the General Volunteer trainings held in July, August and September. The newest members […]
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Minot Historical Society to meet Oct. 8
MINOT — The Minot Historical Society met on Sept. 10 at the West Auburn School when teacher Donna Berry presented the program with the help of six members from the Junior History Club. She conducted the class as an 1850s school would have been. They played outside with hoops, then came in to have the […]
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Mission Circle harvest supper BOWDOIN — The Mission Circle will hold its annual harvest supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at West Bowdoin Baptist Church, 54 West Road. The meal includes baked beans and red flannel hash. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for ages 5-11 and free for preschoolers. Mid-Coast College […]
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AG rules Androscoggin deputy was justified shooting at suspect during chase
AUGUSTA — The Attorney General’s office has ruled that an Androscoggin County deputy was justified in firing three shots at a suspect trying to ram the deputy’s cruiser. Michael Callahan, 44, of Auburn is charged with reckless conduct after attempting to ram Androscoggin County Deputy Denis Sampson’s cruiser on Goodwin Road in Minot on May 24. Neither […]
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Minot board gets request for ball fields
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday took under advisement a request from the Minot-Hebron Athletic Association for assistance in maintaining the town’s ball fields. Association President Kelly Gwarjanski told the board her organization didn’t have the money to pay for spraying infields and base paths in order to keep outfield grass from encroaching on the infield. […]
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RSU 16 lists Adult Education fall courses
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces its 2013 fall courses. Registration may be completed in person at 129 Elm St., or by mail: PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Registration forms may be downloaded at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org. Credit card payments are not accepted. Canvas Creations with Kayla Newmeyer: Create a fabulous, original 8×10 […]
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Harlem Wizards to perform in Poland on Sept. 23
POLAND — The Harlem Wizards will perform at Poland Regional High School at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, as part of their Fanomenal Tour. This high energy team that specializes in trick hoops and alley-oops will be playing against the local team, the Maine Slam Dunkers — made up of teachers, staff, parents and students […]
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RSU 16 committee discusses student transportation, enrollment
POLAND — The RSU 16 School Committee voted Monday to allow special arrangements for student transport to continue this school year. Assistant Superintendent Kim Brandt reported that the facilities and transportation subcommittee has recommended an end to past action allowing a number of exceptions to the general policy concerning out-of-town students. This policy requires parents […]