The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Catholic churches in California have been resuming baptism, First Communion and Mass services outdoors after a series of COVID-19 closures shut down indoor church services in most of the state. California churches were allowed to reopen late May with attendance limitations, but […]
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Bikers invited to take part in Cruisin’ for a Cure
LEWISTON — Bikers everywhere are invited to join Cruisin’ for a Cure, a motorcycle ride to support the American Cancer Society on Saturday, Sept. 19. Funds will support pediatric cancer research. The event will begin at L-A Harley-Davidson, 839 Main St. Registration will start at 9 a.m., and the poker run will begin at 10. […]
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Charity golf tournament Sept. 1 in Mexico MEXICO — The 18th annual Franklin Savings Bank, River Valley Chamber/River Valley Rotary Charity Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Oakdale Country Club. Tee times start at 8 a.m. A full slate of 16 teams of four will play through the 9-hole course twice […]
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Auburn Adventures to provide for childcare needs during school days
AUBURN — Auburn Adventures, an Auburn Recreation Dept. program designed to help provide for childcare needs for grades kindergarten through grade six during school remote learning days, will open for registration on Friday, Aug. 28. The goal of the program is for kids to have a safe place to go during the day while parents […]
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Farm to Table Supper 2020 event to be held Sept. 19
FARMINGTON — Despite the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay will once again highlight the beauty and grace of rural life by holding the Farm to Table Supper 2020 beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, overlooking Clearwater Lake in Farmington. Per usual, the multiple […]
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American Legion Post 153 lists September activities
AUBURN — William J. Rogers Post 153, American Legion, 71 South Main St., has announced September activities. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, the post will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Menus will be available while open. Dinners to Go with curbside pickup will be […]
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Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat
The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast.
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Man killed by polar bear on Norway’s Arctic Svalbard islands
Authorities say the attacked a camping site on the archipelago which is dotted with warnings about polar bears.
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Dinner, auction FAYETTE — On August 29, Friends of Starling Halls will be cooking up take out Smoked Pork Rib Dinner with all the fixings, a Silent Auction and a Live Auction at the Fayette Fire Station, 2475 Main Street. Chase Morrill from Maine Cabin Masters will be there around 4:30 p.m., or so for […]