River Valley Rotary Club President Paul Doroghazy, left, presents Rotarian Joe Sirois with a Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin at the holiday dinner Dec. 17 at 49 Franklin in Rumford. The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of […]
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Rotarian given certificate
Randall Therrien, left, KeyBank manager and past president of the River Valley Rotary Club in Rumford, is presented with a Paul Harris Fellow certificate by Rotarian Rich Allen. Rotarian Tim Placey, past district governor, used his Paul Harris points to award a certificate to Therrien for his many community involvements. Allen was designated make the […]
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Rumford Elementary students win awards
Rumford Elementary School announced its Students of the Month and two perfect attendance raffle winners for November. From left, front row: Carter Giroux, Lorylai Yates (perfect attendance), Aubree Whittemore, Ashton Hart, Phoebe Wilshusen and Willow Burse; second row: Chanel Hatsat, Samantha Kumari, Bella Stephens, Chloe Brown, Alannah Smith (perfect attendance), Jack Glover, Aubree Curtis, Riley […]
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Santa attends VFW kids Christmas party
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1603 in Auburn held the Kids Christmas Party for the Clover Preschool on Dec. 14. Children had the opportunity to have a photo with Santa as they opened their gifts. Standing in back, from left, are Arthur Roy, past state commander and Youth Activities chairman; Mike Spaulding, Auxiliary member; Doreen […]
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Auburn UU welcomes new members
The First Universalist Church of Auburn welcomed several new members in November. This group learned about the history and principles of Unitarian Universalism and opportunities to minister within the church. From left are Mary Sylvester, Emily McConville, the Rev. Dr. Jodi Hayashida, Dawn Westerfield and Membership Chair Paula Spruill. New member sessions are offered by the […]
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Richard H. Bell Interfaith Chapel marks 50th anniversary
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — It’s been 50 years since a ski-in, ski-out Richard H. Bell Interfaith Chapel was constructed on Sugarloaf Mountain. Local businessman Richard Bell led the way. Thirty years ago, in 1988, his daughter, Elizabeth “Buffy” Bell, wrote, “The chapel was founded by a man who knew no difference in race, creed or faith.” She […]
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Getting the straight scoop on the storm
Dennis Connelly uses a snow scoop to clear his driveway Thursday morning on Gill Street in Auburn. “I would much rather be working in the garden but this is what you get when you live in Maine. At least this snow is light, unlike the last storm.” The blue whirligig in the foreground is one […]
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Community meal in Farmington
FARMINGTON — There will be a public supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road. The menu will include baked beans, casseroles, salads and homemade pies. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
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New Sharon natives ready to indie rock Friday’s inaugural celebration
AUGUSTA — When they take the stage at the inaugural celebration Friday night, brother and sister Zak and Lena Kendall, New Sharon natives who front the indie folk band GoldenOak, will have at least one friendly face in the crowd — new Gov. Janet Mills. “Her late husband, Stan, was actually the coach of my tennis […]
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Three Farmington women charged in connection with underage drinking party
FARMINGTON — Three women are accused of letting minors drink alcohol after police received a complaint of an underage drinking party late Monday on Middle Street, across from W.G. Mallett School. Sgt. Edward Hastings IV said he parked in the parking lot of University Credit Union, at the intersection of High and Middle streets, and it […]