LEWISTON — A record-breaking 400 individuals gathered at Geiger Elementary School July 16 for Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice’s Annual Butterfly Release Celebration, according to an event news release. Held in person for the first time since 2019, guests came together to honor and remember loved ones. Led by master of ceremonies David Eid of […]
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Women’s conference set for Aug. 13 in Oxford
OXFORD — The Empowered Women’s Conference, with featured speaker Paula Jeffries from West Virginia, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Hosanna Church at 109 Schoolhouse Road. Jeffries is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. She speaks at women’s conferences as well as being a freelance writer, according […]
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Lewiston library to host end-of-summer reading celebration Aug. 13
Lewiston Public Library’s end-of-summer reading celebration is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, on the third floor of the 200 Lisbon St. library in Callahan Hall. The LPL Kids celebration will include games and crafts, giveaways and prizes, mini golf, a frozen sweet treat, and photo opportunities with mermaid tails, pirate […]
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Fryeburg student makes Purchase College dean’s list
PURCHASE, N.Y. — Noah Hart of Fryeburg has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Purchase College. To be eligible, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music Performance programs. They must […]
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St. Lawrence University names local dean’s list students
CANTON, N.Y. — Five local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Meghan Charles of Farmington is a member of the class of 2022 and is majoring in psychology and environmental studies. Aidan Hagerty of Fryburg is a member of the class of 2023 and is majoring […]
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Readfield Historical Society event set for Heritage Days
The Readfield Historical Society’s annual Wine & Cheese Social will kick off Readfield Heritage Days, set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the society, 759 Main St. in Readfield. Guests can tour the RHS museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will be available. Several books and items of a historical nature will […]
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Bridgton Hospital golf tournament set for Aug. 31
Bridgton Hospital plans to host its 30th annual golf tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Bridgton Highlands Country Club, 379 Highland Drive in Bridgton. The tournament has raised more than $1 million over the years to support the many services and programs offered by Bridgton Hospital, according to a news release from the hospital. “We […]
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Fryeburg Dole 3 Miler set for Aug. 13
The Fryeburg New Church Assembly plans to hold the Dole 3 Miler Saturday, Aug. 13, as a celebration of the life of Fryeburg native George Dole. The race will start at 8 a.m. at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Maine State Visitor Center, 97 Main St. in Fryeburg. In 1954, Roger Bannister became […]
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Auburn library to host CareerCenter assistance
The Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenters, together with their partners, offer many services to help people find employment or upgrade skills, and help employers find qualified workers. CareerCenter Services are now available, in person, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. in Auburn. A career consultant will be at the library on Thursdays to […]
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Norway library seeks volunteers, plans informational coffee hour for Aug. 11
Norway Memorial Library is adding to its roster of volunteers to assist with routine operations in the library. Some of the opportunities are shelving, shelf reading, delivery tag processing, book repair, DVD & CD maintenance, program support, mailings, and more. An informational coffee hour is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the library, […]