In conjunction with Constitution Day, Sept. 17, the Optimist Clubs of Lewiston/Auburn, Gray-New Gloucester and the Tri Town Optimist Club of Minot, Poland and Mechanic Falls, are making available to any interested schools, teachers or students, free pocket-sized Constitutions that can be used in the classroom or for home studies. Quantities are limited and will […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9 and 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18; Thursday, Sept. 21, Thursday, Sept. 28 and Friday, Sept. 29. In-person sessions […]
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Jay VFW post sets POW/MIA recognition ceremony for Sept. 16
JAY — The annual POW/MIA (Prisoners of War and Missing In Action) Recognition Ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the POW/MIA Memorial. The Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33, American Legion Post 10 and the posts’ auxiliaries will hold the event. All members, veterans, guests […]
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Bolsters Mills chicken pies back on sale Sept. 16
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church plans to sell chicken pies and gravy Saturday, Sept. 16. Orders for pies need to be called in on the morning of Sept. 16 between 9 and 11 a.m. at 207-583-9024; people are asked not to leave a message. Chicken pies must be picked up between noon […]
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Bridgton-Lakes Rotary hosts ‘Shot’ event
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club hosted a “Shot” event on Aug. 31 at the Mountain Driving Range in Bridgton. Open to all, the event included free buckets of balls and Street Eats appetizers, and a dozen Rotarians joined by 10 spouses and friends. The event was a chance for golfers to hit some balls and […]
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African Festival set for Portland Sept. 16
PORTLAND — The annual African Festival, a celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, is scheduled for 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St. The festival will be preceded by a Mass at the Cathedral at 4 p.m. The event will […]
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Ladies of St. Anne Sodality plan potluck meeting in Lewiston Sept. 20
Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 15.
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Farmington organization renews Corporate Champion Circle with United Way
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has Franklin Community Health Network as part of its Corporate Champion Circle. The circle is a unique opportunity for local businesses and organizations to positively impact the community. Business memberships help United Way of the Tri-Valley Area continue improving people’s lives and the community, according to a […]
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Common Ground Country Fair to kick off in Unity Sept. 22
The fair continues Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 24.
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Maine Masons encourage thousands of youth to read
Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation and local Maine Masonic Lodges provide bicycles for students to win, simply by reading books. The Bikes for Books program started in partnership with schools and libraries in Maine communities. “Over the past 16 years, we’ve been fortunate to give away over 15,000 bikes here in the state of Maine,” said […]