The Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Fourth of July Committee is already doing fundraisers to plan for next year’s parade.
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Fundraiser for Geoffroy family set for Lewiston Aug. 25
LEWISTON — A fundraiser for Eric Geoffroy is set for 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at The Cage, 9 Ash St. Geoffroy recently received a dual kidney and liver transplants. He is a local guy who gives back to the community in many ways. He was a youth hockey coach, helps anyone who needs it […]
Victims and families funds expand, Lewiston declares ‘Act of Kindness Day’
Direct fundraiser donations exceeds $1.3 million, with local and regional businesses donating mental health services.
Area kids holding pie sale Nov. 20 at Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oxford
Youth of Oxford’s Seventh-day Adventist Church began taking on secret mission projects, raising money to improve the lives of strangers across the globe and friends in their neighborhood. No longer working in secret, they are holding a pie sale at the church on Fore Street, to help a congregant secure safe housing.
Nonprofits forced to scale back summer fundraising
Strategies change for in light of COVID-19 threat.
Juneteenth recognized during Norway vigil
NORWAY — Last Friday the First Universalist Church of Norway hosted its second vigil this month in support of racial justice. The first vigil was held on Jun. 4 in commemoration with the funeral of George Floyd, the black man whose death at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked nationwide demonstrations demanding racial justice and […]
Want a free beer? Donate essential goods to Allagash
Allagash Brewing Co. has partnered with Portland Public Schools for a week-long drive to gather essential goods, starting Monday.
Briefly: Local
Animals to be blessed in area celebrations PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to flock to several opportunities to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day on Friday, Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend the Blessing of the Animals events scheduled for […]
Briefly: City
Crafters needed AUBURN — Schooner Estates Senior Living Community is looking for crafters to participate in the 12th annual Fall Craft Fair, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Those interested should contact Giselle at 207-784-2900, ext. 135, or [email protected] by Monday, Sept. 30. Cribbage league results LEWISTON — […]
Briefly: Region
Extension group to meet ROXBURY — The Swift River Valley Extension Homemakers Group will meet at noon Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Roxbury Town Hall. Members are asked to bring items for the Thanksgiving Dinner Basket that will be raffled at the RES Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26. Bring a bag lunch; dessert will […]