Free Thanksgiving dinner READFIELD — A free Thanksgiving dinner and fellowship event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at United Methodist Church of Readfield, Route 17. Come for a meal or for dessert. There will be cribbage games, UNO and other fun games for the entire family. Senior Citizens […]
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Community worship event AUBURN — The public is invited to a community worship event at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. Pastor John Robbins, director of Hope Haven, will speak of his success at Hope Haven over the past two years. Hope Haven Gospel Mission feeds, clothes, houses, […]
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Convicted murderer Dennis Dechaine’s lawyer says DNA evidence convincing enough to create reasonable doubt
PORTLAND — Dennis Dechaine’s legal team has the odds stacked against it in the convicted murderer’s attempt to use new DNA analysis to win a new trial. Dechaine, a Bowdoinham farmer, was convicted of murdering 12-year-old Sarah Cherry of Bowdoin in 1988. Dechaine is serving a life sentence at the Maine State Prison for the […]
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Knights plan blood drive LEWISTON — Knights of Columbus Rev. Louis J. Fortier Council 106 will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Entrance to the hall is in the back of the church and there is plenty […]
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Floyd E. Skelton Sr.
TOGUS — Floyd E. Skelton Sr., 80, of Bowdoin, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Hospice House in Togus, with his wife by his side.
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LHS vying for safe-driving grant LEWISTON —As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 18-26, Lewiston High School has registered for “CelebrateMyDrive.” Community members are asked to make safe driving commitments. The 100 schools receiving the most safe driving commitments at the end of the designated week will win a grant. To make a […]
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Bowdoin College looks to build Maine’s largest solar power complex
BRUNSWICK (AP) — Bowdoin College is hoping to build the largest solar power complex in Maine. The Brunswick school is proposing to build a solar power complex that would generate much of the energy used to provide power for the school’s largest athletic facilities, the college announced in a release. Officials say the 1,300-kilowatt system […]
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CLT costume, fabric sale AUBURN — L/A Community Little Theatre will hold a Halloween Costume and Fabric Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Boxes of costumes available for kids and adults ranging from $5 to $10. Costume rental is also available for $25 with a $10 deposit. For more information, call […]
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Mission Circle harvest supper BOWDOIN — The Mission Circle will hold its annual harvest supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at West Bowdoin Baptist Church, 54 West Road. The meal includes baked beans and red flannel hash. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for ages 5-11 and free for preschoolers. Mid-Coast College […]
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In the Crease: Silence ending, time for action on NCAA tourney
As if there isn’t enough of a buzz in the area hockey community these days, it’s about to get cranked up another few decibels real soon. It feels as though it’s been years since the NCAA, Bowdoin College, the Maine Sports Commission and the Androscoggin Bank Colisee jointly announced that the 2014 NCAA Division III […]