The Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club has announced its RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient for November, Briyanna Velilla. A sixth-grader at Minot Consolidated School, Briyanna is recognized as a great all-around student who is always cheerful and upbeat. She is a diligent worker who helps others and always strives to […]
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Optimist Club Student of Month
The Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club has announced its October RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient, Cadence Peters. A sixth grader at Poland Community School, Peters is described by her teacher and her principal as a cheerful student who is always smiling, positive and sincere — an encouragement to everyone she […]
Androscoggin Land Trust president speaks to Optimist Club
?George Mathews, L A Optimist Club president, is pictured presenting guest speaker Shelly Kruczewski, Androscoggin Land Trust conservation director, with a copy of the Optimist Creed. Kruczewski spoke about the community hiking and biking trails and upcoming summer programs available on the 5,000 acres managed by the ALT. Volunteers are needed for trail clearing and other […]
Optimist Club honored
?Last year’s Lewiston/Auburn Optimist Club Officers are recognized by Optimist International for earning the National Award of “Honor Club.” This award is presented to those Clubs who meet national goals for New Members, Community Projects, and Financial Obligations. Pictured are last year’s Club officers, from left, Secretary Sheryl Mathews, Treasurer Joan Godbout, and President Doug […]
Books for pantry
High Street Food Pantry volunteers Lee Upton, left, and Mary MacMahon receive donated children’s books from Optimist Club President George Mathews. The Auburn food pantry distributes donated food and children’s books from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday, at 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn. FMI: 207-784-1306.