On April 16, Ilanna Gray of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from her sixth birthday. Ilanna, a kindergarten student at the Henry L. Cottrell Elementary School, Monmouth, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. If interested in […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust plans Children’s Wildflower Walk
CASCO — Loon Echo Land Trust is celebrating Mother’s Day by offering a free Children’s Wildflower Walk at Mayberry Hill Preserve in Casco from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12. The kid-friendly adventure is a way to share love of nature with future generations. Loon Echo staff will lead children and their families in […]
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Turner student helps shelter
Emma Couturier presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from her 13th birthday on April 14. Emma, a sixth-grade student at the Turner Middle School, asked for donations in lieu of birthday gifts. To learn more about the shelter, call 207-783-2311, visit www.SavingPetsInMaine.org or www.facebook/GAHumane.
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VFW installs officers at District 9 Convention
AUBURN — The VFW District 9 Convention was held April 22 at the VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave., where nominations and elections for the 2018-2019 year took place. Officers elected and installed by Arthur Roy, PSC, were Craig M. Dufour, trustee, three years; Arthur Roy, judge advocate and membership chairman; Gerry Francis, trustee, two […]
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Strong resident presented Boston Post Cane
The Town of Strong awarded the Boston Post Cane to long-time resident Dorris Brackley on April 28. She has lived most of her 97 years in Strong, where she graduated from high school in 1938. She married Rufus A. Brackley, fellow resident of Strong, in 1938, and they spent 63 years together. Brackley has been […]
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Lisbon Falls girl helps animals
Molly Potvin of Lisbon Falls on March 24 presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from her 8th birthday. Potvin, a second-grade student at the Lisbon Community School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more […]
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Rangeley celebrates dogs, Earth Day at annual event
The second annual Best Dog on Earth Day, a celebration of dogs and Earth Day, was held Saturday, April 21, in Rangeley. Pictured are participants of the walk. BEST DOGS Winners of the canine contests were determined by applause from the participants. Winners are: Biggest Dog: Lucky, owned by Karen Seaman Smallest Dog: Bosco, owned by […]
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Student raises money for animals
Emily Burke of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with a special donation on April 26. Emily, a fifth-grade student at the Geiger Elementary School, started walking dogs in her neighborhood for a small fee. And instead of keeping the profits, she chose to donate them to the shelter. Her first donation of $23 […]
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Community college names All-Maine Academic Team members
AUBURN — Two Central Maine Community College (CMCC) students were among the 14 Maine community college students named to the 2018 All-Maine Academic Team for two-year colleges. The CMCC students receiving the award, which includes a $500 scholarship, are Angela Cafarelli of Greene and Mark Swiedom of Hebron. Cafarelli is a high honors student in the […]
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Tiny house builders to speak at Mahoosuc Land Trust
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust will present “A Day in the Life of a Tiny-House Builder” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at McLaughlin Auditorium on the Gould Academy Campus. Luke Hayward, a junior at Gould Academy, began building a tiny house to culminate his eighth-grade year at the Eddy School. Since then, he, […]