U.S. Air Force Airman Austin J. Oswald graduates from basic training

Oswald is a 2016 graduate of Mountain Valley High School in Rumford.

LEAP Explosion Fund established through United Way

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has started a fund to aid those affected by the recent explosion in Farmington.

Opioid Response director to address L-A Rotary Lunch Club

Gordon Smith will be the featured speaker on Thursday, Nov. 7.

APL to hold financial aid info sessions for prospective college students

The Auburn Public Library has announced the first of three programs that will take place this fall for those interested in continuing their education beyond high school.

PHOTO: Swingin’ Bears present Certificate of Life Membership to Auburn couple

Dates set for 169th annual Fryeburg Fair

The eight-day event will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 6.

PHOTO: USM L-A’s Outsiders Club hike area trails

YWCA announces 2019 recipients of Women of Achievement Awards

The Women of Achievement Awards celebration will take place Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch.

Phillips Rail Fest set for Sept. 28

The fest will feature a number of model train set-ups, as well as vendors who will sell model train cars and paraphernalia of every gauge, as well as other train-related items.

State Treasurer Henry Beck to address L-A Rotary

Beck will be the featured guest speaker at the lunch meeting on Oct. 24 at The Village Inn.

Founder of Land Conservation Network to address Rotary

For 10 years, Enos was executive director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; he re-organized NFWF into a regionally managed organization to improve services.

PHOTO: USM-LAC to host French sing-along

Society acquires oil painting, adds to collection

The Androscoggin Historical Society has recently acquired an oil portrait of the late Hannah Harrington (Frost) True, first wife of John Fogg True, inventor of the famous True’s Elixir.

Catholic Rural Life Festival dates set for Farmington, Jay

The 2019 edition of the festival features a lineup of special events, activities and liturgies designed to bring awareness to a call to be stewards of creation.

United Way announces establishment of The Very Basics Fund

Applications are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.

United Way awards funds; calls for additional applications

Walk to End Alzhemier’s set for Saturday in Lewiston

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed at 9 by the opening ceremony. The walk will get under way at 9:30 a.m.

United Way to host 4th annual Garden Party at Norlands

The party will kick off at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.

City of Auburn seeking ‘perfect tree’ for Festival Plaza

Entries are due by Oct. 31.

Miss Farmington Fair Pageant to celebrate 20th anniversary

This is a pageant geared toward making every contestant feel special, with a focus on their confidence, personality and stage presence.

SeniorsPlus to present Aging Well Living Well Expo at Sunday River Oct. 4

Tickets for the expo, which will run from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., are $25 a person and include breakfast and lunch, as well as entrance to workshops.