Staff of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office participated in “No Shave November” to raise money for a worthy cause. They were joined by a matching contribution by the Employee Benevolent Association. Together they raised a total of $1,060, which was donated to the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Sheriff Eric Samson, left, and Chief Deputy William […]
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Farmington businessman donates $470,000 to tech center
Richard T. Bjorn of Farmington, second from right, owner of Kyes Insurance agency, will donate $470,000 over the next two years to fund career and technical education programs so that more students in greater Franklin County can access them at Foster Career and Technical Education Center at Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington. Taking part in the […]
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Gendrons present second pledge installment to Museum L-A
LEWISTON — Dollard (Del) and Priscilla Gendron have presented the second installment of their $100,000 pledge toward the new Museum L-A, a check for $50,000, to Executive Director Rachel Desgrosseilliers. Del Gendron said, “We feel that Museum L-A is very important for our community. My family is fortunate to have the financial ability to make […]
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Rowe Ford donates to backpack program
Rowe Ford of Auburn presents $2,700 to the Gray-New Gloucester Backpack Program on Dec. 11. From left, front, are: Skip Winter, marketing director for the Rowe Auto Group; Donna Skilling, founder/coordinator of the SAD 15 Backpack Program; and Lily Wilson, Faith Quatticci, Alie Martell and Kyle Martell, all members of the Gray-New Gloucester High School Community […]
Posted inConnections, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Woman's club sale benefits Area Youth Sports
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Livermore Falls Women’s Club present a check for $850 to David Frye, president of Area Youth Sports of Livermore Falls, representing the proceeds from the club’s bake sale at the November elections. From left are Christine Fournier, treasurer and Ellen Young, president, Livermore Falls Women’s Club, David Frye, Nixon Ortiz, […]
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Students and credit union combine forces to end hunger
MEXICO — Students at Meroby Elementary School on Monday donated $500 to the Greater Rumford Mexico Area Ministers and Priests Association Food Pantry. The money came from tokens given to students who demonstrate good behavior, and are typically used to buy items at the school store. Oxford Federal Credit Union, which presented the school’s check to […]
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Norway Savings Bank donates to Trinity Jubilee Center
Representatives from Norway Savings Bank present a $1,012 to Erin Reed, executive director of Trinity Jubilee Center. The funds will be used for building materials as it renovates its space. From left are Ian Pullen, VP commercial loan officer, Norway Savings Bank; Pat Weigel, president and CEO, Norway Savings Bank; Erin Reed, executive director, Trinity Jubilee […]
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Parishioners help pets
The children of St. Michael’s Church, Pleasant Street, Auburn, are showing the food and treats parishioners have collected for the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Pictured in front are Harrison Ross and Madison Parker and in back from left are Outreach Coordinator Joyce Baker, James Robinson, Gwendolyn Lacombe and Avery MacKenzie.
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Girls Scouts donate to breast care center
Members of three Girl Scout troops from Temple, 3191, 1998 and 1826, recently stopped by the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center in Farmington to donate 47 care packages for patients. The bags contained items to help pass the time, such as puzzles with pencils, books and inspirational messages. From left are Alexis Meisner, Patty […]
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Central Maine Credit Union donates to animal shelter
Central Maine Credit Union recently donated $1,000 to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in honor of the retirement of Denise Ouellette, center. She retired in October after 32 years of employment as the vice president of marketing with Central Maine Credit Union. Ouellette also serves as the GAHS’s board president. She has designated the donation to […]