Community members gathered Dec. 3 at the Oxford Recreation Center to recognize those contributing to conservation efforts in Oxford County. The awards were part of the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual meeting and luncheon, which celebrates the accomplishments of the district, their volunteers, and community partners. Award presentations were made in the […]
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SNAPSHOT: Oxford club welcomes new Rotary member
The Oxford Hills Rotary Club welcomes its newest member, Leanna Bowie of South Paris. Bowie’s classification will be insurance-marketing, since she is the marketing manager with W.J. Wheeler Insurance in South Paris. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Naples student recognized at Western New England University showcase
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Emily Lake of Naples, working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at Western New England University, is among more than 100 students who presented product development and innovation projects on Dec. 8 at a Product Innovation Showcase. The showcase was held in Rivers Memorial Hall at the university campus. […]
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RSU 16 lauds Poland couple for support, advocacy for students, programs
Friends of RSU 16, a group comprised of school and community members for Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot, on Dec. 9 recognized Don and Suzie Stover of Poland for their support and advocacy for Regional School Unit 16 students and programs. Appreciation was also expressed for their positive community impact, according to a news release […]
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Lewiston club recognizes bridge players
The Lewiston Bridge Club, sponsored by the Lewiston Senior Citizens, has posted its winners for Dec. 13. Roger Labbe of Lisbon Falls and his partner Paul Clements of New Gloucester placed first. There was a tie for second and third with Ellie Wigton of Auburn and her partner Georgette Jewell of South Paris, and Les […]
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Foundation’s Androscoggin County Committee adds 2 members
Charles Nero and Melissa Hue are the newest members of the Maine Community Foundation’s Androscoggin County Committee. MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground local leadership for the foundation, according to a […]
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Lewiston cribbage league names Dec. 15 top players
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for Dec. 15. George Bussiere and Ethel Landry placed first, Henry Maheux and Mike Martin placed second, Cecile Bussiere and Gary Davis placed third, Anita Maheux and Maurice Gagne placed fourth, and Bert Cloutier and Muffett Dulac placed fifth. League play is at 9 a.m. […]
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Poland middle school recognizes honor students
POLAND — Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 7 Academic high honors: Sophia Aube, Sydney Beauparlant, Blake Brown, Hailey Caron, Richard Christopher, Fiona Connolly, Cole Gagnon, Shay-Lynne Giroux, Jacob Jamo, Leksi Langevin, Alyssa Mason, Mia Mastrogiacomo, Lillian […]
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Lewiston High named state champion at mock trial tournament
Lewiston High School’s Mock Trial team won a state championship Dec. 5, defeating the team from Brewer High in the state finals, conducted at the Capitol Judicial Center in Augusta. Thirteen Maine high schools competed in this year’s state tournament. The Lewiston team had defeated both Cheverus and Casco Bay high schools in earlier rounds […]
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Auburn church launches program to feed hungry
St. Michael’s Church has started a new Feed the Hungry program. Members of the church donated meat, cheese, bread, soups, peanut butter and jelly to make a simple lunch for people of Lewiston and Auburn. There were two stations one recent Saturday morning, one at the church on Pleasant Street in Auburn and the other […]