WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library plans to continue its Bookey Readings poetry series at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the library’s 39 Bowdoin Street location. The Pondtown Poets, founded in 2003, will be featured at the event. The group was founded by Winthrop native Susan Parks and takes its name from the history […]
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Lewiston club honors bridge players
Lewiston Bridge Club has announced its May 2 winners. Mike Reynolds of Boothbay placed first, Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston came in second, and Ron Reynolds of Auburn was third. The club meets regularly at 9 a.m. at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in Lewiston. All levels of bridge players are invited, and a partner […]
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Auburn student honored at Stonehill College’s Student Life Awards
EASTON, Mass. — Lucas Pushard of Auburn was recently honored at Stonehill College’s 2023 Student Life Awards. Pushard, a member of the class of 2025, received a Class Leadership Award. This ceremony celebrates students, faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to student life at Stonehill and to the communities surrounding the college. Check […]
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Cafe Shalom to host tribute to Ukraine in Auburn May 13
AUBURN — Temple Shalom’s Cafe Shalom is scheduled to return Saturday, May 13, with a special tribute to Ukraine. The lineup will feature some of the community’s musicians and entertainers. Cafe Shalom is recommended by Senior College to all its members and friends, according to a news release from Temple Shalom. The program, featuring classical, […]
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Norway church benefit to feature pop-rock blues band May 13
Proceeds will benefit maintenance of the church’s 200-year-old building.
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SNAPSHOT: Oxford Hills Rotary Club helps clean up on Earth Day
Oxford Hills Rotary Club members spent time on Earth Day, April 22, doing roadside cleanup along Route 118 along Penneseewasee Lake in Norway. They found many items, including a deer carcass. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Mexico church seeks takeout orders for May 13 supper
MEXICO — A public chicken pie supper is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC — the green church at 163 Main St. The cost is $12 per plate. Seating will be in the dining room, which is handicap accessible by using the elevator entrance on Mitchell Street. Takeout […]
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Poland Grange taking RSVPs for May 20 open house lunch
Seeds for the Grange, a sponsored 2023 pumpkin growing contest for ages 5-12, will be available during event.
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Diocese to offer Language of Compassion presentation in Lewiston May 13
LEWISTON — A presentation that aims to help people become effective agents of compassion and to speak mercy, empathy, and love to post-abortive men and women is scheduled for Saturday, May 13. Language of Compassion will be offered from 5-7 p.m. by the Project Rachel team in the Diocese of Portland at the Basilica of […]
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UMaine Farmington team places 3rd in leadership competition
FARMINGTON — A team of six student leaders from the University of Maine at Farmington recently competed in the annual Collegiate Leadership Competition. The UMF team was one of 25 teams competing from the U.S. and Canada in a two-day virtual competition, where the team from Farmington placed third for their results score and fourth […]