VFW Post to begin cribbage games JAY — The Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St., will be starting cribbage at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. FMI: 207-897-5112. — Parish to hold storytelling swap FARMINGTON — A storytelling swap will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, downstairs at St. Joseph […]
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Adult ed to offer CDL training courses PARIS — Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education has announced the return of CDL Class A Truck Driver Training. Potential students need to have a CDL permit and be able to pass a Department of Transportation drug screen and physical. The program costs $4,100 and is scheduled to begin this […]
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Rumford Horseshoe Club tournament RUMFORD — The Rumford Horseshoe Club will host its tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Hosmer Field horseshoe pits. FMI: call Art at 507-1213. — Donations needed for Halloween walk DIXFIELD — The Area Halloween Walk that takes place on Weld Street each year is financed strictly […]
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Auburn library to hold kids’ geology program AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library is pleased to host HighTouch HighTech Science of Maine on Saturday, Oct. 20, for a special STEM program, “Gold Rush.” Kids will search for rocks and minerals in the crust layer of the earth’s surface. They will learn about the prospectors and […]
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Ladies of St. Anne membership meeting LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family, Prince of Peace Parish are planning a general membership meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the parish hall. The doors will be opened at 5:30. Halloween Bingo will be played after a short business meeting. Admission […]
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Novel Idea Book Club to hold discussion PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club will discuss “Out of the Dust” by Karen Hesse, a junior/young adult historical fiction novel, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. In a series of free verse poems, 15-year-old Billie Jo relates the hardships of living on her family’s […]
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First Auburn Senior events AUBURN — At First Auburn Seniors’ last meeting held Sept. 19 at the Auburn Senior Community Center, Pettengill Park, their monthly activity was a pizza luncheon that was enjoyed by all. The afternoon was spent playing several games of bingo. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, tickets will go on sale at their […]
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AREA meeting and annual auction AUBURN — The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Sixth St. Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. This is their annual scholarship auction. Bring an item for auction before 10 a.m. so that it can be put on the table for […]
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Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting JAY — The Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meets from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 170 Main St. For more information, call [email protected] or call 207-860-8579. Bethel Seniors to meet BETHEL — Bethel Senior Citizen Club meeting will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Funky […]
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‘Owls of Maine’ at Whitman Library BRYANT POND — The Chewonki Traveling Natural History Programs will present “Owls of Maine” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Whitman Memorial Library. This is one of 13 different programs offered to schools and libraries that bring live animals to the community. The program is open to […]