Buckfield senior presented MPA award BUCKFIELD — Seneca Jacobs of Buckfield, a senior at Buckfield Junior Senior High School, has been selected to receive the 2018 Principal’s Award, Principal George Reuter has announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout […]
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‘Lunch with a Purpose’ Tuesday OTISFIELD — A Lunch with a Purpose will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 232 Rayville Road off Route 121. Robin Greene, LCSW, Stephens Memorial Hospital, Martha McLain, attorney-at-law, Norway, and Pastor and RN Genise Stern will speak on “Advance […]
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Daughters of Union Veterans to meet NORWAY — Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-65, Stoneham, will meet on Thursday, April 26, at the home of Carlene Gavin, Norway Lake. Fourth Thursday Poetry gathering RUMFORD — The Fourth Thursday Poetry meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, […]
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New Auburn Seniors postpone dinner AUBURN — The New Auburn Seniors have rescheduled the spaghetti and meat sauce dinner to Monday, April 23, at the Sacred Heart Church. Androscoggin County Democrats meeting LEWISTON — The monthly meeting of the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Democratic Coordinated Campaign […]
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‘Finance Tips for Teens’ at APL AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s 2018 Teen Life Skills Series will conclude during Money Smart Week, April 21 to 28, with “Finance Tips for Teens” from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 24. The presentation will include tips and discussions about financial instruments, student loans vs. career choices, importance of credit […]
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Wilton student earns scholarship CASTINE — Midshipman Anthony Franchetti of Wilton, a junior at Maine Maritime Academy, has been awarded the Sea Dog Chapter Maine Maritime Alumni Association Scholarship Award, a $1,000 scholarship. Special Olympics scholarship to be given FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Special Olympic Rene Fontaine Life Enhancement Scholarship will be presented on Friday, April 20, at the […]
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Seniors to have lasagna dinner AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18. There will be a lasagna dinner, and those attending must have a ticket. Bring utensils and cups. Bingo will be played after lunch. An anniversary party will be held on Wednesday, May 2, at Martindale. […]
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SeniorsPlus to be at Norway Town Office NORWAY — SeniorsPlus will be at the Norway Town Office from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, April 23, to answer questions or concerns about services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. All events are free and open to the public. For more information […]
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Pine Grove Cemetery Corp. meeting POLAND — The annual meeting of the directors and officers of the Pine Grove Cemetery Corporation of Poland will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at 16 Strout Road. All lot owners and members of the corporation are encouraged to attend. ASCEA to elect officers at annual meeting LISBON […]
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Christian Women United lunch, meeting PARIS — The Christian Women United luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the First Congregational Church. The speaker will be Melinda Haines from the Community Angels Pantry. For reservations or more information, call Pam at 207-240-6671. Pursuing a satisfying life talk LEWISTON — How to experience […]