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 […]

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 — […]

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 […]

Neighborhood watch group to meet AUBURN — The Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Sixth Street Congregational Church. Androscoggin Democrats to meet AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Auburn City Hall, 60 Court St., second floor. In addition to […]

Wilton library book sale WILTON — The Wilton Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Western Maine Development, 128 Weld Road.  This will be the last sale until spring.  As always, pricing is by donation and all proceeds go to the Wilton Library’s collection and programs. […]

Free Museum Day at Augusta institution AUGUSTA — The Maine State Museum will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of culture and learning.  In order to be admitted free on Sept. 21, participants need […]

Free Museum Day at Augusta institution AUGUSTA — The Maine State Museum will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of culture and learning.  In order to be admitted free on Sept. 21, participants need […]

Gravel road workshop being offered FARMINGTON — A Gravel Road Evaluation & Maintenance Workshop will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Chesterville Town Office, 408 Dutch Gap Road. Participants will learn how proper maintenance protects property values and water quality, how to evaluate a gravel road for maintenance needs, […]

College Transitions program begins soon LIVERMORE FALLS — The Spruce Mountain Adult Education College Transitions program will begin Monday, Sept. 23. The intensive 12-week course will help students improve their reading, writing and math skills, raising them to a “college level.” Students will take the Accuplacer, tour local colleges and explore college and career options. […]

Texas Hold’em announced GREENWOOD — A Texas Hold’em will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, at Jackson-Silver Post 68, American Legion, 595 Gore Road, Locke Mills. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games begin 1 p.m. There will be a $50 buy-in, and 50/50, pull tabs, meals and drinks will be available. Two recreation trips announced […]