Society offering booklet on doctor LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society has published a booklet based on the program presented this summer on D.F.D. Russell, M.D. Cost is $5 a copy at the Town Office. Other items will also be available for purchase. The society will host a program in the spring by Lew Alessio […]
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Wisdom’s Women seeks volunteers LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women is seeking volunteer applicants for Companions.The companion role requires women to have a professional background in social work, teaching, nursing, chaplaincy or other related fields. Companions will work with local women. The commitment is a half-day weekly.Those interested should contact Executive Director Klara Tammany […]
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Library to host reading, book signing WILTON — Local author and ski enthusiast, Megan Roberts, will present her new book, “Titcomb, a Mountain of Ski Memories,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Roberts will read from her book, answer questions and talk all things Titcomb. She […]
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Democrats to meet, celebrate LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. This brief meeting will be followed by a holiday celebration with the Lewiston City Democratic Committee. Androscoggin County Democrats and other interested persons are encouraged to attend. For more […]
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Christmas for Kids/Teens deadline PARIS — The application deadline for both Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens is Thursday, Dec. 6. Applications are available at Community Concepts, the Chamber of Commerce, guidance offices in SAD 17 schools and by mail at Rightstart, Inc., P.O. Box 726, Norway, ME 04268. Donations may also be mailed […]
Kiwanis Club to raffle shopping spree
NORWAY — The Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club is selling chances to win a $500 shopping spree at a vendor of winner’s choice in the Oxford Hills. Tickets are $1 each or a packet of 6 for $5. Proceeds above the $500 winnings will be used to fund the programs Kiwanis hosts for the children of the […]
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Cribbage league results LEWISTON — Cribbage results for the Lewiston Senior Cribbage League for the week of Nov. 21 are: First place, Henry Maheux and Alan Treworgy; second place, Terry Chambers and Gloria Johnson; third place, Marie Madore and Gerry Roy; fourth place, Sandy Lavertu and Val Madore; and fifth place, Bob Allen and Roland […]
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Agricultural, woodland conservation meeting to be held FARMINGTON — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District, welcomes all local residents with an interest in conservation practices on private agricultural lands and woodlands to participate in a Local Working Group meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, […]
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New Auburn Seniors announce events AUBURN — The New Auburn Senior Citizens has announced December activities. The Christmas party will be on Monday, Dec. 3, at Sacred Heart. Price and menu to be announced. The business meeting and open bingo will start at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch. Membership dues for 2018 are expected to […]
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Tree lighting for Deacons’ Fund WATERFORD — The Oxford County United Parish (North Waterford and East Stoneham Congregational Churches) will light the Tree of Peace, Joy and Love, an evergreen tree on the lawn of the North Waterford Church, by collecting donations for the Deacons’ Fund in honor or in memory of loved ones. When […]