Tight finances, physical disability and age may all hinder someone’s ability to source their own firewood.
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Scenes of Halloween decorate downtown
FARMINGTON — Main Street and Broadway businesses received a little extra attention Friday afternoon as young artists painted Halloween and Autumn-themed masterpieces on shop windows. The event was sponsored by the Farmington Downtown Association and Farmington Rotary Club. Cash prizes were awarded to the top four paintings in each of four age groups. Kendrick Meader, […]
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Oxford Hills Rotary collecting Crutches 4 Africa
The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills is collecting mobility devices for Crutches 4 Africa, a nonprofit organization that collects, ships and distributes them for free to people with physical challenges, regardless of race, gender, tribe, age or religion. The club is collecting crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs. To donate, call 207-743-2285. From left are President […]
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Millhime nominated for Rotary post
AUBURN — Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club unanimously approved the nomination of immediate past President Monica Millhime for the office of district governor, serving Maine and Quebec Club during 2021-2022. The announcement was made during a fellowship meeting Sept. 6. Millhime has been a Rotarian since 1994 and is a Paul Harris Fellow. […]
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Richard B. Filliettaz
YORK — A resident of Cape Neddick, Chief Richard B. Filliettaz passed away peacefully at York Hospital following a brief illness with his loving family by his side. He was born Nov. 9, 1937 in Lewiston the son of Brig. Gen. Charles and Catherine (Conley) Filliettaz. After attending school in Lewiston he enlisted with the United […]
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Brothers get ice-fishing tips at Range Pond
Dominic Cataldi, 11, and his brother, Gavin, 8, get some ice-fishing tips from Brian O’Mearlaigh at a free ice-fishing derby at Range Pond in Poland on Saturday morning. The event, put on by the Sebago Lake Rotary Club, provides a free fishing trap to every child and Special Olympics participant. More than 200 children attended […]
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Farmington Rotary donates to Emblem Club
Farmington Emblem Club 460 President Shannon Smith accepts a $100 donation from Glenn Kapiloff, president, Farmington Rotary. The Farmington Rotary has a long history of supporting the Basket Beano event held annually. This year’s Basket Beano will take place Sunday, March 11, at the Farmington Elks Lodge. Tickets are $20. To sponsor a basket or […]
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Rotary breakfast
Rotary Club of Bethel cooks up its annual spring country breakfast fundraiser on March 26. The Rotary Club of Bethel hosted a country breakfast with all proceeds from the fundraiser supporting the club’s charitable programs. Pictured are club members, from left, Mike Steven, Mariann Goff, Steve Smith and Tim Roberts.
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L-A Rotary Club to present ethics award
LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club has established an Ethics in Business Award to recognize businesses in the community that exhibit outstanding ethical practices. To be eligible, companies must be in Androscoggin County, be in business for at least one year and be nominated by a customer, an employee or supplier. Nominated companies will be […]