AUBURN — The public library has announced its teens events for the month of January. Maine Job Corps — Teens and new adults, ages 16-24. This program is designed to give young adults the necessary skills to navigate in the job world. This program is free. Contact Cathie Gavett of the Maine Job Corps at […]
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United Way seeks nominations for community impact award
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is seeking nominations for the annual Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award. The award is presented to people who give back to the community without expecting anything in return, with such service being a lifelong commitment. LaGrange had a passion for helping people with energy conservation. This […]
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Androscoggin County awards Firefighter of the Year
The Androscoggin County Fire Association’s Firefighter of the Year award was presented to Assistant Rescue Chief George Farris of the Greene Fire Department. Presenting the award is President Ben Limerick of the ACFA at the beginning of the Dec. 12 meeting at the Sabattus Fire Department. Farris is committed to public safety and service. He […]
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Rotary breakfast to feature speaker from Maine Cancer Society
The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Club will meet for breakfast and a presentation at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn. The informative presentation will be about the Maine Cancer Society, with speaker Ray Ruby, community outreach manager for the society. Cost for breakfast is $15. Ruby is a 2005 […]
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Raffle benefits Farmington library
Fran Fowler of Farmington won a handmade Kaleido-Star quilt in a drawing at SugarWood Gallery in Farmington. It was made by Sally Rowe, center, whose creations were displayed at the gallery for five weeks. Proceeds benefited the Farmington Public Library. At left is gallery owner Janice Maxham and at right is library Director Erika Ouellette.
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Cancer resource center lists January events
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has announced the January calendar. In case of inclement weather, when School Administrative District 17 cancels school the CRCWM will also be closed. Drop in hours are from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays (winter hours) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Volunteers are available […]
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River Valley Rotary holds annual holiday dinner
The River Valley Rotary Club held its annual holiday dinner at 49 Franklin in Rumford on Dec. 17. Rotarian Roger Whitehouse spoke about the club’s Community Giving Tree that provides gifts for those at Rumford Group Homes. Thirty-two attendees raised $260, to be matched by the club, for a local food pantry. From left are […]
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Boy Scouts to hold Christmas Tree Drive
Boy Scout Troop 580 of Rumford will hold its annual Christmas Tree Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5. The Scouts will properly dispose of trees left undecorated outside homes in Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and Peru. The cost is $5 per tree and registration for pickup list can be made by calling […]
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120 holiday food baskets delivered
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has provided 120 holiday food baskets to families and neighbors in need. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals, the chamber’s Gerry Wiles Food Basket program is also donating to local food pantries. The holiday meals with all the trimmings and dessert for a family were […]
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Loon Echo receives grants for Peabody-Fitch Woods project
BRIDGTON — The Peabody-Fitch Woods project in South Bridgton moves another step closer to reality as Loon Echo Land Trust announces two additional grants. The Trust received $20,000 from the Davis Conservation Foundation and $10,000 from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust to help fund the project. The proposed Peabody-Fitch Woods would protect the historic Narramissic Farm […]