The final Waterford Summer Breakfast of 2023 is set for 7:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Wilkins Community House, 19 Plummer Hill Road in Waterford. Over 600 diners and volunteers have been served breakfast so far this summer. Volunteers are always welcome; this year Addy and Lucas McFarlin volunteered for the first time […]
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Chewonki returns to Rumford Public Library to teach children about predators
RUMFORD — Chewonki Foundation will make its final visit to Rumford Public Library this summer to teach children about Predators. With some live animals and real specimens, the program has drawn more than 100 visitors to the first program when they presented Owls of Maine. The free program is set for 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. […]
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Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association honors outgoing president
The Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association honored retiring association President Caroline “Callie” Zilinsky July 30 at its annual program. Zilinsky, who served as president of the group for nearly 20 years, racked up a long list of accomplishments during her tenure. With her thoughtful and visionary leadership style, she guided the association through numerous major restoration […]
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Augusta-based foundation awards $80K to help with housing needs
AUGUSTA — The Maine Association of REALTORS Foundation, the charitable arm of Maine Association of REALTORS, has awarded $80,000 through its 2023 Competitive Grant Program to 11 organizations to address a variety of housing needs across Maine. The grants offer nonprofit organizations assistance in helping Maine’s most vulnerable households with providing meaningful housing solutions, according […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club recognizes Aug. 1 winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club has announced its Aug. 1 winners. Placing first were Joan Quinn and Brian Kelly of Wilton. Tied for second and third were Pat Soule and Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill, and Ron Reynolds of Auburn and Ellie Wigton also of Auburn. Fourth went to Teresa O’CLair of Lewiston and Pat Quinn […]
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Opioid settlement committee taking applications for grant funding
Applications should be returned to the county commissioners’ office by Oct. 15.
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Mechanic Falls church offers Wednesday prayer service
MECHANIC FALLS — Father Gary Drinkwater, pastor of the Anglican Church at 64 Elm St., plans to hold a prayer service at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the church. The service’s format is unstructured. Regular church services are held at 10 a.m every Sunday. For more information, email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area […]
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Area students make St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — The following local students were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Ben DeBiase of Carrabassett Valley, a member of the class of 2026, attended Mount Abram Regional High School. Cam Ghadfa of Denmark, a member of the class of 2023, is majoring in art and art […]
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Norway Memorial Library plans cookbook discussion
Norway Memorial Library plans to host a cookbook discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at 258 Main St. The cookbook selected is “The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100” by Dan Buettner. Attendees can prepare and share a recipe from the cookbook and discuss the book and its recipes. The […]
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Lewiston league lists Aug. 1 cribbage results
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for Aug. 1. Joan Quinn and Brian Kelly of Wilton placed first. Tied for second and third were Pat Soule and Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill, and Ron Reynolds and Ellie Wigton, both of Auburn. Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Pat Quinn of Otisfield placed […]