Tags for Operation Santa are available at the Jay Town Office. The Christmas tree is set to be put in place Tuesday, Nov. 28, and decorated with the tags, but if anyone would like to pick up a tag before that, they are available at the front desk. The gifts are due back by Friday, […]
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Lisbon Falls Knights of Columbus to sponsor blood drive Dec. 4
LISBON FALLS — The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is set to sponsor a blood drive in memory of Tracy Sautter from 1-5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. No walk-ins will be accepted; donors must make an appointment. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 […]
Livermore Falls High class of ’66 holds reunion
Livermore Falls High School’s class of 1966 held its annual luncheon Sept. 7. A total of 36 people (25 classmates), attended the occasion, held at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay. There was a floral arrangement, donated by Doug and Priscilla Mosher (The Flower Barn), to remember their 20 deceased classmates. The tables were decorated in the […]
UMaine Extension to host wreath making workshop Dec. 2
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a wreath making workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. The workshop will offer participants the opportunity to craft their own holiday balsam fir wreaths. Participants can assemble them using a single-faced, 10-inch easy […]
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide team seeks volunteers
AARP Foundation is recruiting Mainers to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program, with a focus on taxpayers over age 50, particularly those with a low to moderate income. Nationwide, more than 26,000 volunteers served more than 1.5 […]
Girl Scouts of Maine hosts leadership conference
Two hundred attendees took part in the 15th annual Transforming Leadership Conference, hosted by Girl Scouts of Maine at the University of Maine at Orono on Nov. 4. The conference is an opportunity for Girl Scout members and non-members alike to connect with one another, engage in hands-on activities, and build leadership skills through various […]
3 partners to host Lewiston’s Best Day Event event Nov. 3
Lewiston’s Best Day Ever is part of a collective of events taking place across the country to generate 100,000 acts of kindness for the Best Day Ever event. This is the first-time community banks and credit unions have come together for a nationwide event, demonstrating their local impact and the scale of their network. Community […]
New Gloucester plans tiny timber tree Lighting Nov. 26
The annual New Gloucester Tiny Timber Tree Lighting is set for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at the New Gloucester Town Hall, 385 Intervale Road, Route 231. The Gray-New Gloucester High School chorus will perform. Open houses are planned at the library and History Barn. The evening is sponsored by the New Gloucester Historical Society. […]
Tables available for Auburn church holiday fair Dec. 9
AUBURN — Tables are available for the Sixth Street Congregational Church holiday fair, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at 109 Sixth St. There will be a white elephant table, and lunch will be available. Craft vendors are welcome. Tables cost $10. For more information and tables, contact 207-576-1331 or 207-740-2741. […]