WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were among 1,337 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2012 semester. Olivia Doane of Durham, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering. Emily Johnson of Gray, a senior majoring in biochemistry. Neil Pomerleau of Auburn, a senior majoring […]
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Gun show at Elks Lodge LEWISTON — Lewiston Elks Lodge 371 will host a gun show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Lodge, 1675 Lisbon Road. The event is open to the public and admission is $5 per person, free under […]
Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice: Windham, Sabattus residents join board of directors
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has announced that two new members have joined the agency’s board of directors. Joining the board are Christine Bosse of Sabattus, vice president retail management, Bangor Savings Banks; and Chris Gagnon of Windham, financial adviser, Gooley, Nisbet, Henchel & Gagnon, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Other members include Rene […]
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Dickens book club at APL AUBURN — The Pickwick Club will meet Saturday, Feb. 23, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library Community Room to discuss Charles Dickens’ “Little Dorrit, Book One.” For more information call Alexis at 778-4510 or Joanne at 583-6957. Senior Citizens cribbage league LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior […]
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Planning for Lake Auburn 5K AUBURN — The first planning meeting for the second annual Lake Auburn Half Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Walk, kids run and bike tour will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at CMCC. Museum offers Pies-To-Go sale MONMOUTH — Monmouth Museum is taking orders for its President’s […]
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WORCESTER, Mass. — Margaret Corrigan of New Gloucester, Maine, a junior majoring in civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Nantucket. The project was titled “Evaluating the Condition of Private Roads on Nantucket.” At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that addresses an […]
Crafter should collect sales tax
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As others have said many times, thank you so much for your helpful advice! My question is: I sell crafts during the year at craft fairs and make a few dollars. At what point do I, or should I, apply for a tax ID number from the state? How much do I […]
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Poland Historical group meeting POLAND — The next meeting of the Poland Historical Society will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the school house, Route 26, Poland Corner, weather permitted. For more information call 998-4391. Fortier Chapter/ Council meets LEWISTON — Members of Royal Arcanum Chap. 52, Association Canado-Americaine, will gather at the […]