The Otisfield Historical Society plans to celebrate its 41st anniversary from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Its first program of the year will be an annual Strawberry Festival, featuring handpicked strawberries, homemade whipped cream and biscuits. The cost of the shortcake is $5. It will be served outside the Bell Hill Meetinghouse at […]
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Bridgton society to present Civil War reenactment July 9
Bridgton Historical Society plans to present Abraham Lincoln Alive and a Civil War reenactment from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Narramissic Historic Farm, 46 Narramissic Road in South Bridgton. Reenactors will feature skirmishes, drills, marching and demonstrations starting at 1 p.m. Members of the 3rd Maine Vol. Infantry Company A, 35th Virginia […]
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West Sumner church plans summer services, Whatever Sale
The West Sumner Universalist Society, located at 1122 Main St. in Sumner, plans to begin summer services in July. The 10th annual Whatever Sale, held for the benefit of the church, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The event features a ticket auction with the drawing at 1:30 p.m. Organizers […]
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Edward Little High School posts honor roll
AUBURN — Edward Little High School has announced the following students were named to its second-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Patrick Anthoine, Caroline Audette, Riley Barter-Levine, Matthew Begin, Julia Bilodeau, Hunter Bosse, Elijah Breton, Makenna Campbell, Leopold Caron, Wesley Clements, Chantal Cyr, Lucy DeRoche, Emma Dill, Paul Dimitri, […]
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SeniorsPlus announces summer office hours
SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced its summer office hours, according to a news release from the agency. Lewiston Office, 8 Falcon Road, hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Those with a specific concern are encouraged to make an […]
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Leeds’ resident receives Boston Post Cane
A small group gathered recently in Leeds Center to present Constance S. Buckley with the Boston Post Cane in recognition of her status as Leeds’ oldest citizen. Buckley, 97, was presented the cane on behalf of the Town of Leeds by her son, Leeds Selectman Dwight Buckley. Also in attendance were her daughter, Sharon, members […]
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Rotarians to host duck race July 4 in Bridgton
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is set to host its 23rd annual Great Bridgton Duck Race at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 4, at the Stevens Brook bridge on Main Street in Bridgton. Rotarians are selling tickets outside Renys Department Store on weekends, at Music on Main, at the fireworks on Sunday evening at Stevens Brook […]
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Farmington-based United Way receives national AARP grant
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has announced that out of thousands of applications submitted nationally, it is one of 260 grantees chosen for a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. Through this grant, the chapter will be able to continue to address the challenges of rural transportation by coordinating the Community Rides Program in Rangeley. […]
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UMaine Farmington summer program offered July 17-19
FARMINGTON — The Summer Experience Program at the University of Maine at Farmington will be conducted in two- and three-day sessions Sunday to Tuesday, July 17-19. The program will focus on providing students with engaging field experience opportunities that can jump start their career aspirations, while helping them feel at home on campus. “UMF’s Summer […]
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Local students make Husson University 2022 spring honor’s list
BANGOR — The following local students have been named to the 2022 spring honors list at Husson University. Emily J. Piper of Auburn is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Jared Andrew Brown of Farmington is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Jaley Marie Martin […]