In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Girl Scouts of Maine in South Portland recognized Charlena LaVallee from Gray, Mikaela Spooner from New Sweden, Ayla Clark from Biddeford, and Kimberley Spears from Sidney. They identified the root cause of pressing issues in their communities, created sustainable solutions, and took action to earn the Gold […]
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Local working group seeks resident input at meeting
The group hopes to identify natural resource concerns and funding priorities.
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‘Happiness, Humor and Health’ talk set for Auburn
Senior College in the Community, in partnership with the Auburn Public Library, is planning the fifth program in its series, Happiness, Humor and Health. This class will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Auburn, in the Androscoggin Room. Instructor Dr. Elcha Buchmann will present. “You […]
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Holiday parade, festival of trees set for Norway, South Paris in November
The 40th annual Christmas Parade and the 11th annual Festival of Trees are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Nov. 25-27. The Christmas Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the head of Main Street in Norway. The Festival of Trees is set for 4-8 p.m. Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
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Lewiston-based district to hold working group meeting Oct. 26
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District plans to host its annual U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Local Working Group Meeting from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 26. The meeting will be held at the USDA Office, 254 Gooddard Road in Lewiston. The district seeks input from landowners, […]
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Wilton Empty Bowls event to help fill local food pantry Oct. 23
WILTON — A fall harvest fundraising event is set for 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Salt & Pepper and Sugar Too at 843 U.S. Route 2. Those who attend can purchase hand-crafted ceramic bowls and have a bowl of soup. Salt & Pepper and Sugar Too is partnering with Belle Creative Arts Center to […]
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Lewiston cribbage league recognizes Oct. 13 players
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for Oct. 13. Stan Tetenman and Marie Madore placed first, Ryan Saucier and Ethyl Landry placed second, Cecilia Treworgy and Pat Belanger placed third, Bob Masse and Mike Cielinski placed forth, and Carol Laplante and George Bussierre placed fifth. The league plays at 9 a.m. […]
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South Paris library plans Halloween activities starting Oct. 25
The Paris Public Library plans to offer a week of drop-in activities to celebrate Halloween at the 37 Market Square library in South Paris. From Tuesday, Oct. 25, to Monday, Oct. 31, visitors of all ages can stop by during regular library hours to play “I Spy Halloween,” searching throughout the library for hidden Halloween […]
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SNAPSHOT: Balloon over Androscoggin River
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Jay reminds residents about tax programs
Jay Town Office reminds residents about the State of Maine Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens as well as the Property Tax Deferral Program, according to a news release from Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere. Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens, also known as the Property Tax Stabilization Program, is a new state initiative that allows […]