LISBON — The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Leadership Award was recently presented to Josephine Dupal of Lisbon at the state convention in Augusta. Dupal has served as vice president and president of the Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association and taught elementary school in Auburn for many years at Lincoln School, Sherwood Heights School, C.P. White School and […]
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Penelope Jessop joins Androscoggin Historical Society board
AUBURN — Retiring after more than 30 years in public education, Penelope Jessop has joined the board of directors of the Androscoggin Historical Society. Jessop is a certified master naturalist and has continued working with students of all ages by sharing with them her passion for learning. Trained as an elementary school teacher with degrees […]
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Oxford teen's donation helps pets
Alison Kane, right, of Oxford presents Steven Dostie, executive director of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston, with a $163.51 donation on May 11. Kane, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Norway, held a fundraiser for the animal shelter as her senior project. The proceeds of her fundraiser will help with […]
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Adult ed student explains how he reached his goal
LEWISTON — Bryce Smith needed his high school credential in order to hold on to his job at the Auburn-Lewiston Airport. He did it in two months. Smith plans to attend graduation for Lewiston Adult Education at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, in the Lewiston High School gym. He took the HiSET exam to receive his […]
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June get-together scheduled for Sampson AFB squadron
The June get-together of the Southern Maine Squadron of the Sampson AFBVA for the summer will be at Governor’s Restaurant at noon Thursday, June 14. This is an informal monthly get-together of veterans who went through basic training at Sampson AFB and their guests. All veterans are welcome to attend. For more information, phone 207-657-4909.
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Community sales
FARMINGTON — Old South Church will hold a yard sale and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, at 227 Main St. For more information, call the church office at 207-778-0424. — FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue High School Class of 2021 will host a community lawn sale from 10 a.m. to […]
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Litchfield students ready for Memorial Day
Students and parent volunteers from Carrie Ricker School of Litchfield volunteer their Sunday morning to attend a Memorial Day prepping opportunity led by their teacher and Sabattus American Legion Auxiliary officer Jennifer Caron. The group, led by Sabattus American Legion member Ron Caron, planted flowers at the Sabattus Monument, seen here, and Pleasant Hill Cemetery […]
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Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Dick’s Restaurant. Spouses and friends are welcome. — ANDOVER — Mexico High School Class of 1972 will hold the monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Little Red Hen Restaurant. All classmates, spouses and guests are welcome. For more […]
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Bridge club to support Longest Day, play games
OXFORD — On June 21, the longest day of the year and summer solstice, thousands of people will join together to show their love for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. For the sixth year in a row, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club is sponsoring three bridge games on Friday, June 22, to raise money […]
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Dirigo High School recognizes students
Spring fever didn’t prevent these Dirigo High School students from earning a classroom award for in the month of May. Award winners are, from left, Nick Staffier, English; Nathan Child, forensic science; Fran Depalma, English 9 and world language seminar-Spanish; Arianna Ham, science; and Tori Bellegarde, Holocaust Course. Absent is Dimitri Harvey, alternative education; and […]