LEWISTON — Greater Androscoggin Humane Society recently received a $110,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, which aims to help support pets and pet parents in need of these veterinary services by expanding affordable basic wellness services. These services include vaccinations, sterilization surgery, and other medical needs that will help pets stay in homes where they are […]
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Norway’s community children’s theater returns
NORWAY — Community Children’s Theatre registration is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in the music room of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Rehearsals will be held each Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 through November at the church. There is no cost for participation. Children and their families will […]
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Waterford-area ATV club to hold autism benefit ride Aug. 13
Pulpit Rock Trail Blazah’s ATV Club plans to hold its 11th annual Allies for Autism benefit ride on Saturday, Aug. 13. The event begins with registration from 8 to 10 a.m. at the club’s Park & Ride event location, which the club calls Pumpkin Patch Park — by GPS it is 927 Valley Road in […]
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Rangeley chamber sets golf classic for Aug. 17
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce plans to hold its 29th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Mingo Springs Golf Course, 43 Country Club Road in Rangeley. There will be two shotgun starts, 8:30 and 1:30 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, Aug. 18, with two shotgun starts, […]
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Auburn-based college to offer free basic life support classes
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College plans to offer free Basic Life Support certification classes. Each course is set for 5-9 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 15 and 22, and is applicable to students entering any of the several healthcare professions, such as EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), nursing, CNA […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in August
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. • Friday, […]
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Area students make Western New England University dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two area students were among over 730 named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Western New England University. Timothy Doyle of West Gardiner is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in mechanical engineering. Nathan Miller of Winthrop is working toward an Engineering degree. Check out upcoming […]
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Area students make Bates College dean’s list
LEWISTON — The following area students have been named to the 2022 winter semester dean’s list at Bates College. They include Luke Allen of South Paris, Ed Zuis of Monmouth, Colin Marquis Boutin of Mechanic Falls, Yueh Chuah of Lewiston, Jillian Richardson of Auburn, Alexi Knight of South Paris, Zoe Maguire of Lovell, Alice Cockerham […]
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Bridgton to host Maine Senior Games Table Tennis Tourney Aug. 14
BRIDGTON — The Maine Senior Games Table Tennis Tournament is set to return starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Bridgton Town Hall at 26 North High St. Last year, the Maine Senior Games had its most successful event in history, and organizers hope to have even more participants this year. Those who […]
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Reunion of 76th Division USAR-North set for Aug. 21 in Monmouth
A reunion of the 76th Division USAR-North is planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Monmouth Fish and Game Club, 347 U.S. Route 202 in Monmouth. The event will be pot luck. All past iterations/locations of the 76th Division are welcome. For more information, email Ray Ronan at [email protected]. […]