LEWISTON — Green Dot Lewiston-Auburn announces the official launch will take place the week of March 5 to 8. During the launch week, Green Dot L-A, a group of local volunteers, will share their mission to reduce the occurrence of harassment and violence in the community through bystander intervention education. The group will present its […]
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Lewiston church to offer Lenten series of Taize-style services
LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St., has a number of special events coming up. A Lenten series of Taize-style services will run Wednesdays from Feb. 21 through March 28. On each of these evenings from 6 to 6:30 p.m. the public is invited to join in a time of scripture readings, silent […]
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Carrabassett Valley Public Library announces February vacation week events
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library has announced its February vacation week events. Tuesday, Feb. 20, Chewonki presents “Owls of Maine” at 4:30 p.m. The interactive program will look at the habitats and adaptations of Maine’s native owls. Featuring live, nonreleasable owls, the program will begin with slides and sounds to learn the […]
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Otisfield Winter Carnival planned for community
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Volunteer Firefighter Association and other members of the community will host the Otisfield Winter Carnival. All events are free. The carnival is for the whole community, adults and children. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events. Events being planned for Sunday, Feb. 11 are: 1 to 4 p.m., […]
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Dance to the Jones Orchestra PARIS — A dance with the Jones Orchestra is held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, weather permitting, at the Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. Admission is $5 and there is food and drinks. The Jones Orchestra features Wally Jones on trumpet, Allen Hutchinson on piano, Vern Record and Wayne Cox […]
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Rangeley businesses revved up for Snodeo
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club will host its 29th Snodeo for three days beginning Thursday. It is the club’s largest fundraiser of the year, according to events committee chairman Jonny Wakefield. “We do a lot of work to organize this weekend,” Wakefield said, “but we couldn’t do it without many, many hours from […]
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MLK Jr. Day events in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Many local events are planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services of Lewiston will hold its fourth annual MLK Jr. Day at the MEIRS Youth and Family Center at 256 Bartlett St. and at Longley Elementary School gymnasium, Birch […]
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Pickleball is trending at Farmington Recreation
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Parks and Recreation’s pickleball program is seeing a high turnout of participants. The program is held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Farmington Community Center and costs $2 a person each night. Everyone over 18 is welcome, and all the equipment needed is supplied by the Farmington […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 11 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Dingley Building, second floor. Agenda: recognition of departing members, resolution on supporting education, and an executive session discussion of superintendent’s contract. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the City […]
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Friends-Ship-of-Maine December schedule includes party, movie night
LEWISTON — Friends-Ship-of-Maine has announced the December schedule. Friends-Ship-of-Maine, formerly Connected Catholics, is a social benefit for all local people. Movie night: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Flagship Cinema, Auburn. RSVP: 207-754-0544. Breakfast: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Ramada Inn. RSVP: 207-513-9776. Annual Christmas party: Noon on Sunday, Dec. 17, at Ruby Tuesday, Auburn. RSVP: 207-475-6880. Dinner: 4 p.m. […]