LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America will offer the following activities in June. Sunday, June 2, Chapter 14346: Sabattus American Legion breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Island Road, Sabattus. Thursday, June 6, Chapter 8609: Rolly’s Diner breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., 87 Mill St., Auburn. Tuesday, June 11, Chapter 12907: Schmengees, 4 to 7 p.m., 551 Lincoln […]
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Bat Ecology Program June 6 MANCHESTER — A Bat Ecology Program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at KLT’s Hutchinson Pond Conservation Area. Aaron Svedlow and Trevor Peterson of The Maine Chapter of The Wildlife Society will lead a brief field trip to show how bats fit into the ecology […]
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Lewiston/Auburn Social Media Meetup is June 3
LEWISTON – Following two successful events, Lewiston-Auburn Social Media Meetup announces its June date. The June event is set for Monday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Baxter Brewing Co., 130 Mill St. Lewiston-Auburn Social Media Meetup, started by Larry Gilbert Jr., is a regular social event held at a locally owned restaurant […]
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Dance benefits Relay For Life MECHANIC FALLS — A dance to benefit The Key Bank Relay For Life team will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Mechanic Falls American Legion. Dog Pile has donated their time to come play. Cost is $10 per person. There will be burgers, dogs […]
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Local roundup: Southern Maine prevails
APPLETON, Wis. — Junior Forrest Chadwick grounded a single through the right side of a drawn-in infield to score sophomore Jake Glauser from third base in the top of the 10th inning as the University of Southern Maine Huskies defeated the Millsaps College Majors, 2-1, in the opening game of the 2013 NCAA Division III […]
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Military notes
FORT BENNING, Ga. — Sgt. James Trottier of Minot successfully completed the three phases of the Ranger Course at Ft. Benning on Jan. 25. The first phase was the Darby Phase at the 4th Ranger Training Brigade, the second phase was the Mountain Phase at the 5th RTB and the third phase was the Swamp or […]
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Well done: Student achievements
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Linsey Joanne House made the dean’s list at Syracuse University. She is the daughter of Deborah House of Lewiston and granddaughter of Henry and Isobel Maifeld of 6 Clachan Place, Rumford. PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Miranda Casey received an Academic Excellence Award from Plymouth State University. This award is given to students obtaining a […]
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Memorial Day in Litchfield LITCHFIELD — The members of American Legion, William R. Bold 181 and the Ladies Auxiliary will conduct Memorial Day activities on Monday, May 27, beginning with a parade at 9 a.m. at the Central Fire Station to the monument area of the Litchfield Plains Cemetery, followed by memorial and recognition activities. […]
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Wayne Farmers’ Market to open WAYNE — Wayne Farmers’ Market will open for the fifth season on Saturday, May 25, on the green next to the Post Office. Support local farmers and agriculture from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Aug. 31. Shop locally for vegetables, herbs, meat, perennials, baked goods, […]
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Newry Dept. wins 23rd Annual Firefighters’ Race
NEWRY — The Newry Fire Department edged out 13 other teams from around New England to take first place in the 23rd Annual Firefighters’ Race at Sunday River. Meanwhile, proceeds from the race, as well as the 21st Annual Eat the Heat Chili Cookoff and the 28th Annual Ski-A-Thon, helped raise more than $330,000 for […]