RUMFORD — Great weather on Saturday led to a terrific turnout for the sixth annual Culture of Compassion giveaway at DARE Field. More than 60 volunteers with the Praise Assembly of God Church worked at the three-hour event, which offers free school supplies, gently used clothing and groceries for needy families in the River Valley. Among […]
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Culture of Compassion giveaway Saturday
RUMFORD — The sixth annual Culture of Compassion giveaway will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the DARE Field across from Aubuchon Hardware. More than 60 volunteers with the Praise Assembly of God Church will offer free school supplies, gently used clothing and groceries for needy families in the River Valley. There […]
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Native Plant Symposium Aug. 29 PARIS — The Garden Club Federation of Maine is sponsoring a Native Plant Symposium on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the McLaughlin Garden. Lectures will cover plant identification, native plants in gardens, herbariums and preservation of natural areas. The all-day conference will include a tour of the McLaughlin Garden and an […]
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Rumford church plans third annual giveaways for needy families
RUMFORD — The Praise Assembly of God church is holding its third annual Culture of Compassion giveaway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the DARE Field at Lincoln and Falmouth avenues. The church and other volunteers will offer free groceries, gently used clothing and school supplies to needy families in the […]
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Second annual Culture of Compassion event expecting large turnout
RUMFORD — The Praise Assembly of God Church will host its second annual Culture of Compassion event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the DARE Field at Lincoln and Falmouth avenues. Mission coordinator Brandie Ledesma said the purpose is to “share compassion with the people around us, sort of like paying […]