MADRID — Reeds Mill Church, 995 Reeds Mill Road, is set to hold its annual candlelight Christmas service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. All are welcome. This church offers a nostalgic trip to Christmases past with the original kerosene lamps and candlelit windows. For more information, call 207-639-2713 or visit reedsmillchurch.org. Check out […]
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Farmington church to hold Christmas services
FARMINGTON — Farmington Baptist Church at 194 Whittier Road is set to host a children’s Nativity play during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, service. The Christmas Eve Service will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at 207-779-0731. Check out upcoming area events!
Turner middle school announces 1st trimester honors
TURNER — Tripp Middle School has named the following students to its honor roll for the first trimester of the 2024-25 academic year. Eighth grade High honors: Elizabeth Barus, Camryn Couturier, Isla Dubois, Elyvia Lachance, Camryn Murphy, Charlee Pelletier, Sullivan Poole, Spencer Remington, Lacey Rinck, Annah Rothe and Avery Schlobohm. Honors: Grayson Bell, Kondey Bol, […]
Lewiston Auburn Senior College announces courses
Lewiston Auburn Senior College’s catalog of courses and classes is available for review. Topics, offered in person and on Zoom, include new Americans in Androscoggin County, the East Coast Greenway linking Lewiston-Auburn and beyond, programs on food, a book discussion with Laura Sturgis, and travel. Registration begins Jan. 1, 2025. To register, visit lewiston-auburn-senior-college.coursestorm.com. For […]
High Peaks Alliance hosts 16 regional clubs in Strong
The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining Maine’s extensive trail network through cooperative efforts between local clubs, landowners and state agencies.
Rotary peace scholar to give Dec. 19 talk in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — Rotary Peace Scholar Cassandra Varanka plans to speak at the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Bridgton Alliance Church, 368 Harrison Road. Rotary International awards up to 50 fully funded fellowships for leaders from around the world to study at one of its seven peace centers. Varanka, […]
Carrabassett Valley library to host Dec. 13 author talk
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A book talk with Maine author Lew-Ellyn Hughes is set for 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive. Hughes will talk about her book, “Farmhouse on the Edge of Town,” a collection of heartwarming and humorous stories from 15 years of owning a […]
Christmas cantata set for Farmington Dec. 20, 22
FARMINGTON — The Christmas cantata, “Stars of Glory,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. This is a free hour-long program. This production features familiar and new Christmas carols in a Celtic style of music. Accompanied by an orchestrated background, it […]
WinterKids to host Welcome to Winter event in Auburn Dec. 19
AUBURN – WinterKids plans to host its annual Welcome to Winter event from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Lost Valley at 200 Lost Valley Road. This free, family friendly event is open to all and offers an opportunity for children and families to try new winter activities, connect with their community, and enjoy the […]
Food for Thought 4-H STEM Challenge set for January
The workshop is open to adults in Androscoggin or Sagadahoc counties.