TURNER — The annual Leavitt Father’s Day 5K will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 16, starting on the fields between the football field and track at Leavitt Area High School, 21 Matthews Way. The race is a central Maine woods cross-country trail 5K to help raise funds for the Leavitt cross-country team. A number […]
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Wilton student receives Portland Marine Society award
CASTINE — Anthony Franchetti of Wilton, a student at Maine Maritime Academy, was recognized for his outstanding performance at the school, both in the classroom and as a member of the regiment of midshipmen, with the awarding of a $2,000 scholarship from the Portland Marine Society. Franchetti is majoring in marine transportation operations. The scholarship […]
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North Livermore pastor opens Senate with prayer
Pastor Bonnie Higgins of Norridgewock served as Pastor of the Day, delivering the opening prayer in the Maine Senate on March 29. Higgins serves the congregation at North Livermore Baptist Church. During her visit, Higgins, right, was greeted by Senator Lisa Keim, R-Oxford, left.
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Christian education scholarship winner
Pastor David Poisson, left, of New Life Stevens Mills Church presents Amy Drake, center, the $500 Christian education scholarship. Also pictured is Pat St. Hilaire, administrator of Central Maine Christian Academy. New Life will award two $500 scholarships for school year 2018-2019. Applications will be available through May.
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Norway-Paris Fish & Game to form new youth trap shooting group
PARIS — The Incredible Hulls, a new youth trap shooting group, will begin at the Norway-Paris Fish & Game, 744 Buckfield Road. The group is for youths ages 12 to 18 who are still in school. The cost of $250 for 10 weeks of training will include ammo, targets, ATA membership, Norway-Paris Fish & Game […]
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Horses work out in chilly Farmington
Rex Ellis of Avon exercises a horse named She’s All Thin on Thursday on the track at the Farmington Fairgrounds. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Steven Wilson of Farmington gives horses Toe Tag and Le Gambe from Cushing Stable in Farmington a workout Thursday at the Farmington Fairgrounds. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Community sales
Bonnie Miville, left, and Anne Hodgman check a sampling of items that will be available at the High Street Congregational Church Craft Supply Fair in Auburn from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church will hold the annual spring rummage and clothing sale from 2 to 7 […]
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Pause for Pets fair to benefit humane society
LEWISTON — Pause for Pets, a craft and vendor fair to benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St. Admission is free. More than 50 local crafters and vendors will offer products and services for the family, including pets. […]
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Western Mountains Baptist Church seeks applicants for annual scholarship
NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church has announced the availability of its second annual Community Scholarship. A $1,000 award will be presented to a western Maine student who has demonstrated academic and personal potential as well as service to their community. Graduating seniors from Carrabec High School and Mt. Abram High Schools are […]
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Helping the shelter pets
On Feb. 6, Gwendolyn Lacombe of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations received for her 11th birthday. Lacombe, a fifth-grade student at the Geiger Elementary School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The shelter is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more information, contact 207-783-2311, www.SavingPetsInMaine.org […]