FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, is set to hold a annual concert and reunion, “Home For The Holidays,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.19, at Old South Church, 235 Main St. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. All donations received at the door will be presented […]
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UMF Creative Writing seniors to read from their capstone work Dec. 12
FARMINGTON — After four years of dedication to the art of original and professional writing, seniors in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present readings from their capstone projects. This free Senior Seminar will be held from 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing, in the UMF Olsen Student Center […]
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Churches invite families to ‘Bambinelli Sunday’ Advent tradition Dec. 15
LEWISTON — On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Prince of Peace Parish invites families and community members to participate in “Bambinelli Sunday,” an Advent tradition where children and adults bring the Baby Jesus figures from their home Nativity sets to be blessed during Mass at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St. This […]
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South Paris club prepares dictionaries for students
SOUTH PARIS — At a recent Oxford Hills Rotary Club meeting, members attached labels to 240 dictionaries that were then distributed and presented to all third graders in School Administrative District 17. Each dictionary, which has a label in the front for the students to fill in their name, is presented to them in honor […]
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100+ Women Who Care Androscoggin presents donation to Lewiston center
LEWISTON — 100+Women Who Care Androscoggin held its fourth fundraising meeting Nov. 4 at Central Maine Community College. The membership voted to support The Drop In Center with its donations. Those donations, totaling $6,670, were delivered to The Drop In Center on Dec. 2. Because of this donation, the program is also eligible for a […]
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Free coat, toy fair to be held Dec. 7 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Hope House’s Family Support Center is set to hold a free coat and toy fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 91 College St. In response to the widespread need, additional free shopping days are being planned. Due to severe cold and limited space at the indoor fair, appointments […]
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Lewiston foundation gives $25K to Root Cellar
Through programs that address food security, mentorship and life skills, The Root Cellar works to empower local youth and families, particularly in immigrant and low-income neighborhoods.
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Farmington-area teens take initiative on Prescott Trails
The group plans to talk to their soccer coach about an ongoing Adopt-A-Trail effort.
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High Peaks Alliance lauds trail recovery after 2023 storm
The High Peaks Alliance has announced the recovery of regional motorized trail systems following last December’s storm, which damaged trails across multiple counties, including routes in Roxbury, Andover, Strong, Phillips, New Vineyard, Eustis and Carrabassett Valley. Specifically impacted were the Orbeton Crossing and Randy Bunnell Trail, which suffered extensive destruction from high water and storm […]
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Lewiston center to host Breakfast with Santa Dec. 15
LEWISTON — Santa and Mrs. Claus plan to appear at a Breakfast with Santa event Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Breakfast is from 9-10:30 a.m. The buffet-style breakfast will include fresh fruit, cold cereals, scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 10 a.m. A photo […]