Boy Scout Troop 580 members are pictured. From left in front are Scoutmaster Richard Masterson, Miles Smith, Brandon Albanesi and Ethan Gilbert; back, Art Albanesi, Jacob True, Shaun Patrick Child, Ayden Timberlake, Committee Chairman Richie Philbrick and Assistant Scoutmaster Shane Smith. RUMFORD — Boy Scout Troop 580 of Rumford held a Court of Honor on […]
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Maine Legislature honors Boys and Girls Club Youths of the Year
AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature welcomed the 2018 Youths of the Year from Maine Boys and Girls Clubs to the State House on Thursday, April 12. The honorees, officials from the Boys and Girls Clubs and their guests met with legislators and observed the day’s legislative sessions. The honorees were: Brink Beaulieu of Lewiston, Samuel […]
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Military note: Lewiston woman serving in Guatemala
Marc DeNofio of Team Rubicon interviews U.S. Navy Lt. Sarah Steenburn of Lewiston about the daily operations of the medical site at the Izabal Sports Complex in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, during Continuing Promise 2018. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet has deployed a force to execute Continuing Promise to conduct civil-military operations, including humanitarian assistance, […]
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Growing Roots summit looks at food insecurity, food waste
FARMINGTON — Greater Franklin County has a collaborative spirit. It is with that spirit that the Greater Franklin Food Council is promoting Growing Roots, a week-long series of events that explore and celebrate food — ranging from reducing food waste and improving access to local foods at area food pantries; to celebrating the iconic spring-time […]
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Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust seeks help in historic Mailbox Pool acquisition on Magalloway River
MAGALLOWAY PLANTATION — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust received a phone call regarding a parcel of land for sale on the Magalloway River recently. After years of being on the market, the trust has entered in a purchase and sale contract to acquire Mailbox Pool. By acquiring the parcel, the trust will conserve access to the […]
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Airport director updates Optimists
Optimist Club President Sabrina Best is pictured presenting Rick Lanman, director of the Auburn Lewiston Airport, with a copy of the Optimist Creed. Lanman updated the club on happenings at the airport, including the upcoming departure of the Lufthansa project and use of the remaining hanger. The A-L Airport remains the second busiest airport in […]
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Centenarian Club at Pinewood Terrace
These residents of Pinewood Terrace in Farmington are all over 100 years old and one of them is 104. They are, from left, back row,Hyla F. and Eva L.; and, front, Marin W., Harry M. and Annemarie V.
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Lewiston girl helps shelter
Pollie Cain of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on Feb. 26 with donations from her 7th birthday party. Cain, a first-grade student at Acadia Academy, Lewiston, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more information, contact 207-783-2311, www.SavingPetsInMaine.org or […]
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Lewiston 7-year-old helps shelter pets
Delaney Dill of Lewiston presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on March 26 with the donations from her 7th birthday. Dill, a first-grade student at the Acadia Academy, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests donated pet food, blankets, toys, timothy hay and cleaning supplies to help with the care […]
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Social pets seek home at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Boomer, a senior, male beagle mix, is the Dog of the Week and Slater, a 1- to 3-year-old female is the Cat of the Week. Boomer is an older dude who is still pretty spry. He’d love to find a home that […]