First Auburn Valentine party AUBURN — The First Auburn Seniors will hold a Valentine party on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Tickets are $5. Thirty-one members attended the Jan. 2 meeting. Pot of Gold winners were Pat Donohue, George Herrick and Lucy Cowles. Attendance winners were Nancy Roy and Mary Tassineri. Special drawings were won by Alta […]
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Readers share favorite songs, romantic gestures for Valentine’s Day
The best love song ever is Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes.” The best date movie, “Say Anything.” And the best, cheap romantic gesture has to be standing outside your beloved’s window with a boom box over your head blaring said best song. That’s just me and, OK, maybe a few million other 30-something women. But […]
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J. Edmond Levesque Jr.
1941 – 2013 TOGUS — J. Edmond Levesque Jr., 71, a resident of Mancine Road, Turner, died Friday, at the VA Hospice, following a long illness. He was born in Lewiston, July 25, 1941, the son of Edmond and Cecile (Bonneau) Levesque. He was educated in Lewiston schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in […]
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University of New England announces dean’s list
BIDDEFORD — University of New England has announced the dean’s list for fall 2012. Auburn: Nicole Allen, Hilary Boulier, Madisun Bunker, Timothy Mains, Jordan Tate. Casco: Lauren D’Ascanio. Durham: Kerri Grant, Maxwell Roberts. Farmington: Brody Hines, Emily Reed. Gray: Colbey Bowen, Lyndsay Lamson, Russell Simms, Jaime Talarico. Harrison: Jennifer Peck. Hiram: Nicole Stacey. Jay: Kelsea […]
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Students honored for achievement
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Colby-Sawyer College has named the following students to the dean’s list for academic achievement during the 2012 fall semester. Kolby Adam Arnold, a member of the class of 2015, is an exercise science major from New Gloucester. Jillian R. Jacobs, a member of the class of 2016, is a business administration […]
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McLaughlin lecture series PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead 2013 winter lecture series continues on Wednesday, Feb. 13, when Eli Goodwin of Goodwin Nursery will discuss “Underused Landscape Plants and Undervalued Landscaping Techniques.” Goodwin, an Oxford Hills native and Cornell University graduate, has reopened the former Goodschmidt’s Nursery on Route 26 in Oxford. He […]
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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 […]
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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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Free monthly luncheon Feb. 9 FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and chocolate cake. For delivery service in the Farmington area, call the church office during the week at 778-0424 or […]
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Enrichment classes listed TURNER — A brand new season of MSAD 52 Adult Education enrichment classes starts the week of Feb. 11. Many popular favorites are returning including tumbling, snowmobile safety, Spanish, French, computers for seniors, how money works, basic welding, Zumba, adult CPR, AED, first aid and Pilates. Brand new selections include identity piece, […]