Ann Nadeau of Auburn designs a vase of roses at Ann’s Flower Shop in Auburn on Valentine’s Day on Tuesday. Shop owner Cheryl McKeone said the busiest day of the year was a bit more crazy because of Monday’s snowstorm. McKeone said her shop was open Monday, but her customers were mainly “snowplow guys.” McKeone […]
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Snowstorm, Valentine's Day make a big day for florists even busier
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A massive snowstorm on the day before Valentine’s Day is making for a busy day for florists in the Northeast. The day before Valentine’s Day is always a busy day in floral shops, but many were unable to open in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont on Monday because of a blizzard […]
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First Auburn Seniors to meet AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet for a regular meeting and Valentine’s Day lunch at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Seniors will crown a king and queen and play bingo. There were 29 members present at the last meeting. Attendance winners were David LePage and Carol LePage; Pot […]
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Deadline to submit community news events for Valentine’s day approaching
Dear Connections readers, Please submit your Valentine’s Day events to the Sun Journal as soon as possible. The deadline to submit items is two weeks. Due to a high submission rate, the deadline determines what submissions make it into print. For fastest processing, please email items to communitynews@sunjournal.com. Thank you, Abby Austin Community News Editor
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Love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is upon us. And to think we are still recuperating from Groundhog Day. That’s February for you, a gray month of no big flashy celebrations, at least not until President’s Day. The busier many of us get, the less our demand for outside stimuli. But for those needing to set chronological coordinates, Valentine’s […]
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Six ways to save money on Valentine’s Day flowers
Valentine’s Day may be one of the few times per year that you go out and buy fresh flowers, but that is no excuse for rookie mistakes. The gift of flowers is a reminder that you are thinking of someone and February 14 is an excellent opportunity to send this message. Make that gesture count […]
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Local restaurants keep Valentine’s plans; hope diners do, too
LEWISTON — Despite the impending blizzard, love, dining and “Fifty Shades of Grey”-themed cocktails will go on. Local restaurateurs said Friday that they planned to stay open for Valentine’s Day revelers on Saturday, even in the face of a snow-laden forecast. The ingredients have been prepped, the staff’s been scheduled and the feeling was that […]
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Street Talk: Valentine’s Day Survival Tips for the Romantically Stupid
It’s nearing the middle of frigid February yet the flop sweat of panic soaks your flesh. You’ve been dating a fine lass for six weeks now and, according to the rules of romance, you owe her a Valentine’s Day gift. And not just any Valentine’s gift; it has to be something that sets you apart […]
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Valentine’s Day party for youth to raise money for Peru school
PERU — A group of volunteers with Friends of Peru Elementary School will provide an evening of activities and snacks for children ages 7 to 11 on Valentine’s Day. It’s part of Family Fun Fridays and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Peru Elementary School, coordinator Gail True said. […]