Out of ‘a simple act of courtesy,’ Hampden was given the recorded distinction of being first, according to historic records.
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Auburn Grange holds yard sale
Frank McAlister of the Danville neighborhood in Auburn talks with Jen Bubar and her son, Grayson Hughes, 7, of Brunswick at the Danville Junction Grange Yard Sale on Saturday. Grange hall members held the yard sale to help pay for repairs done over a sixth-month period that started in December, Grange member Maynard Chapman said. […]
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Karaoke, open mic Fridays in Norway
NORWAY — The Norway Grange will hold karaoke/open mic nights from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday in August. Bands are welcome to come perform, folks can participate in open mic and play an instrument or participate in karaoke. The grange is looking for performers to participate. Microphones and amplifier available. Acoustical hookup possible. Karaoke […]
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Local historian releases new book
Local historian Douglas Hodgkin has written another biography — this time about a member of his own family. His great-grandfather, a farmer, local civic leader and Androscoggin County politician, is the subject of “Elwin E. Additon: Progressive Farmer and Politician.” Additon (1864-1942) owned a farm in Leeds and held many offices in town government, including […]
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Danville Junction Grange gives Community Citizen Award
AUBURN — At a recent meeting of Danville Junction Grange, the Community Citizen Award was presented to Donna Searles of Poland. Searles is very active in her community. She regularly collects coupons for the troops and soda can tabs for the Ronald MacDonald House and contributes them to Danville Junction Grange for their projects. She […]
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To Your Health program postponed BETHEL — To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College has postponed its March 8 program, “Cooking with Dave Nivus,” to the snow date of March 15. It will now be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Bethel Congregational Church in the downstairs dining room. Sewing, craft group to […]
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Historical society saves Grange building for its new home
CANTON — The Canton Historical Society has rescued and moved the historic Grange building on Route 108. The historical society recently saved the former Grange from demolition by moving it next door. The historical society had been housed in the former Universalist Church since 1975. The building had major structural issues and funds were lacking […]
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Helen S. Beckler
FARMINGTON — Helen S. Beckler, 90, a resident of North Jay, formerly of Livermore, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 15, at Sandy River Center in Farmington. Helen was born April 23, 1927, in Monticello, the daughter of W. Nelson Stackhouse and Loula (Biggar) Stackhouse. She was later adopted and raised by Margaret and Phil Churchill […]
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Hope Association open house RUMFORD — Hope Association will have an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 28, at 85 Lincoln Ave. Donna Landry will be celebrated for 15 years of service and the new day program director and CCM supervisor, Danielle Simmons, will be welcomed. A light lunch will be available. FMI, RSVP: 207-364-4561. Rumford […]
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West Minot Grange to host annual Maple Weekend with craft fair, pancake breakfast
MINOT — West Minot Grange No. 42 will host Maple Weekend with a craft and vendor fair and breakfast Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26. Proceeds will benefit the the Grange’s Start-Up Scholarship Program. Breakfast, served all-you-can-eat, will be served from from 7 to 11 a.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $2 […]