MOUNT VERNON — The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road, plans to host an information meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, about 2022 federal and Maine tax returns. David Fuller, a certified AARP tax-aide counselor, will discuss changes affecting 2022 returns and answer questions about income taxes and the Tax-Aide Program. Among the […]
January 2023
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Foundation taking grant proposals for Oxford County
Nonprofit organizations in Oxford County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year nine Oxford County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $59,278, according to a news release from Taylor Mace, MCF’s senior communications […]
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Auburn church organist marks 35 years
The First Universalist Church of Auburn celebrated 35 years with organist Phil House of Auburn Jan. 8. House has been the church’s organist since 1988. He has made Auburn UU his home because of the congregation’s mutual respect and compassion for each, according to a news release from Toby Haber at the church. House was […]
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York County Community College names local dean’s list students
WELLS — Three local students have been recognized for academic achievement for the 2022 fall semester at York County Community College. They are Rozlin Hawkes of Gray, part-time dean’s list; Emma Kirby of New Gloucester, dean’s list; and Sarah Levine of Auburn, part-time dean’s list. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Lewiston legislative delegation to host office hours Jan. 28
Members of Lewiston’s delegation to the Maine Legislature plan to hold constituent office hours from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Couture Room at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Sen. Peggy Rotundo will be joined by Reps. Kristen Cloutier, Margaret Craven, Mana Abdi and Michael Lajoie. The office hours provide a […]
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Oxford church to host auction to benefit mission trip Jan. 28
A 3-T Auction is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Oxford Advent Christian Church, 1130 Main St. in Oxford. The snow date will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Proceeds will benefit an upcoming Mission Trip to San Felipe, Mexico. A free meal of beans, hot dogs, coleslaw and dinner rolls will be […]
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Mark Wood: Clarification needed on county expenditures for unhoused
According to this paper, “Hope for the unhoused: Androscoggin County funds overnight warming shelter” (Jan. 19), our county commissioners unanimously approved $297,680 for a warming center at the Calvary Methodist Church in Lewiston for the next 13 weeks. This center will be available from midnight to 8 a.m., seven days a week, a total of […]
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UMaine Farmington gallery to display artist’s sculptural work
Exhibition runs from Jan. 26 through March 10.
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Pamela Larouche: Send more specific development questions to Auburn planners
The Auburn Planning Board held a meeting Jan. 3 in which residents of East Auburn presented a petition against further development of their neighborhood. Other Auburn neighborhoods with other residents have submitted other petitions and concerns about Auburn’s radical zoning changes — all to no avail. The Planning Board suggested a survey of East Auburn […]
