The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks citizens’ help with bird sightings. Any bird observed in Maine through Wednesday, March 15, will help the department complete the five-year Maine Bird Atlas project. According to a news release from the Augusta-based department, 191 birds call Maine home in the winter. Those who see a […]
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Union Fair trustees seek entries for 2023 poster
The Trustees of the Union Fair are looking for artists to submit artwork for the 2023 fair poster. The deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 10. The winning poster will be used in posters, schedule brochures and digital media. The winner also will get a $750 cash prize. Full contest rules and an entry form […]
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Farmington Grange to host Wednesday Workers and Warm Up Dec. 21
The Farmington Grange plans to offer a WWW — Wednesday Workers and Warm Up event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., weather permitting. The next session is set for Dec. 21. Grange members will bring projects to work on, such as sewing, knitting and rug […]
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RSU 16 lauds Poland couple for support, advocacy for students, programs
Friends of RSU 16, a group comprised of school and community members for Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot, on Dec. 9 recognized Don and Suzie Stover of Poland for their support and advocacy for Regional School Unit 16 students and programs. Appreciation was also expressed for their positive community impact, according to a news release […]
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Lewiston club recognizes bridge players
The Lewiston Bridge Club, sponsored by the Lewiston Senior Citizens, has posted its winners for Dec. 13. Roger Labbe of Lisbon Falls and his partner Paul Clements of New Gloucester placed first. There was a tie for second and third with Ellie Wigton of Auburn and her partner Georgette Jewell of South Paris, and Les […]
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Brunswick adds section to preserve’s trail system
A new trail section has been completed at Kate Furbish Preserve. This brings the total amount of trails available to the public up to 12-plus miles, including 3.3 miles of new single-track mountain bike trail. The preserve offers two non-contiguous sections of trail named Furbish East and Furbish West. The department this year added a […]
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United Way accepting nominations for community impact awards
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area seeks nominations for the annual Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award. This award recognizes an individual or couple that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 3, and voted on by the United Way Board […]
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Livermore Legion to host free Christmas lunch Dec. 25
LIVERMORE FALLS — American Legion Post 10 plans to host a free Christmas lunch for any Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and Fayette residents. The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, at the 17 Reynolds Ave. post hall. For more information, call Renda Guild at 207-931-7338. Check out […]
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Lewiston cribbage league names Dec. 15 top players
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for Dec. 15. George Bussiere and Ethel Landry placed first, Henry Maheux and Mike Martin placed second, Cecile Bussiere and Gary Davis placed third, Anita Maheux and Maurice Gagne placed fourth, and Bert Cloutier and Muffett Dulac placed fifth. League play is at 9 a.m. […]
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Foundation’s Androscoggin County Committee adds 2 members
Charles Nero and Melissa Hue are the newest members of the Maine Community Foundation’s Androscoggin County Committee. MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground local leadership for the foundation, according to a […]