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Maine Jewish Museum names 2025 inductees to hall of fame
PORTLAND — The Maine Jewish Museum has announced its 2025 inductees to the Maine Jewish Hall of Fame. The 2025 class includes the following (* is in memory of the person): Leah Binder, Washington, D.C. (formerly Farmington); Harris Gleckman, Cumberland; Charlie* and Ellie Miller, Scarborough; William “Billy” Miller, Bangor; *Edith Pagelson, Falmouth; *Judge Abraham Rudman, […]
Augusta veterans’ services bureau updates burial eligibility
The criteria includes National Guard and Reservists for Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries.
Area optimist clubs seek essay contest entries
Essays are due to the Optimist Club by Feb. 12.
Auburn opens 2 daytime warming centers
For overnight warming, the Lewiston Warming Center at 551 Lincoln St. is open seven days a week, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in Weekend set for Feb. 1
HERMON — The 52nd annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In Weekend is set for Saturday, Feb. 1, at Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road. The event raises money for Pine Tree Camp and its mission to serve Maine people with disabilities. This year marks the camp’s 80th anniversary. At the ride-in, celebrity egg riders stuff raw eggs in their snowmobile […]
Auburn-Lewiston YMCA receives $10K from Harcros Chemicals
AUBURN — The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston recently received a $10,000 donation from Harcros Chemicals. This gift aims to impact the YMCA’s ability to provide vital programs and services to youth across Androscoggin and Oxford counties, according to a news release from the YMCA. The funds support initiatives like youth development programs, scholarships and community outreach. […]
Auburn Public Library to offer yin yoga, meditation series
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., is set to offer a six-week yin yoga and meditation series designed to help participants relax, recharge and find balance. Classes are scheduled for 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, from Feb. 4 through March 11, 2025. Each week, participants can explore postures, breathwork (pranayama) and meditation practices, with an […]
Dixfield middle school names honor students
DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School has announced its President’s Education Awards Program recipients for the first trimester of the 2024-25 school year. Eighth grade Academic Excellence: Max Giberson, Ethan Knowles, Brady Miller, Alana Piper, Michael Richards and Christopher Wilkins. Academic Achievement: Haleigh Hutchins, Sawyer Lufkin, Melody Tran, Aubri Libby and Bryson Taylor. Seventh […]
Auburn concert raises money for food pantry
The concert raised more than $1,000 to benefit the High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry.