The Veterans of Sampson Air Force Base group plans to hold its next luncheon at noon Tuesday, July 12, at the Governor’s Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. The group held its first meeting since the onset of the pandemic on June 9 at Governor’s. Members are trying to reorganize the group to meet monthly […]
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Auburn library to show off Teen Space renovations at July 12 event
The Auburn Public Library plans to hold a gathering at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at 49 Spring St., to show off recent renovations. The library has received a grant from International Paper that allowed it to spruce up its Teen Space, according to a news release from the library. This program will be followed […]
Auburn library, CMMC to hold management workshop, tournament
The Auburn Public Library, together with Central Maine Community College, plan to hold a summer outreach college night program, an Esport Management Workshop and Tournament, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the 49 Spring St. library. The workshop will be presented by Jason Libby, the Esports academic coordinator at CMCC. The first […]
East Wilton Masons accepting reservations for July 16 supper
The East Wilton Masons are accepting reservations for a takeout baked bean and red hotdog supper with berry pie. The dinner is set for 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Home deliveries are […]
Diocese announces Masses in Spanish in 8 communities
Participating churches are in Lewiston, Pittsfield, Skowhegan and Waterville.
AARP awards grants to 11 Maine organizations
AARP Maine has announced that 11 organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants, part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity […]
UMaine Farmington announces its spring semester dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its 2022 spring semester dean’s list. MAINE Albion: Noah Grindstaff, high honors. Alfred: Marissa Goodwin, high honors; and Emily Stinson, high honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, high honors. Arundel: Calli Leach, high honors. Athens: Brooke Miller, high honors. Atkinson: Jessica Gervais, honors. Auburn: Tom Brann, honors; Emily Farrington, […]
Auburn student graduates from The University of Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — Lydia Whittemore of Auburn graduated May 7 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from The University of Tampa. Check out upcoming area events!
Buckfield Junior/Senior High names honor students
Buckfield Junior/Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its third-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Giulia Battistella and Jamie Richardson. Grade 11: Chloe Gordon and Madisyn McAlister. Grade 9: Brittany Carrier, Jonas Culleton, Audrey Stimson and Annabelle Thone. Grade 8: Chloee Bennett, Alyssa Breton, Gunnar […]
Auburn graduate awarded Amirault scholarship
Patrick Manson, a 2022 Saint Dominic Academy graduate who plans to study psychology, is one of two winners of the Lila Grace Sullivan Amirault Scholarships, each receiving $5,000 to put towards college tuition. “It’s just a huge burden off my shoulders and also my parents’ shoulders,” said Manson, according to a news release from the […]