Lewiston downtown shortly before the turn of the 20th century: Automobiles were extremely rare and the first electric trolleys, replacing horse-drawn trolleys, had just been introduced to the Twin Cities in 1894. The population of Lewiston was 21,701, according to the “Maine Register, State Year-Book and Legislative Manual from May 1, 1895, to May 1, […]
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Lewiston, Auburn superintendents talk education at chamber breakfast
AUBURN — With charts, statistics and a video of a kindergartener demonstrating his competence on an iPad, the superintendents of schools in both Lewiston and Auburn spelled out the successes and challenges facing all levels of L-A schools. The presentation by Katy Grondin, superintendent of Auburn schools, and Bill Webster, superintendent of Lewiston schools, took […]
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Otisfield panel hosting meeting on Senior Companion Program
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Social Outreach Committee hosted a presentation on the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension’s Senior Companion Program. Anna Saar, who coordinates the program for Oxford, Androscoggin and Franklin counties, was the speaker. Area residents interested in helping their elderly homebound neighbors stay independent were in attendance. “There’s always a need but not […]
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Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice: Volunteer training offered
LEWISTON — Volunteer support has been an integral part of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s services for 40 years. The program is now widely recognized as one of the most extensive, nonprofit, home health care volunteer programs in Maine. For example, two new people completed the General Volunteer training held in February of this year. […]
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Maine Audubon seeks volunteers to monitor roads
Maine Audubon seeks volunteers to survey roads in western Maine for signs of wildlife road crossings. Information collected by volunteers about where, when and how many animals cross our roads is the critical first step in identifying ways to reduce wildlife road mortality. The western mountains region of Maine has been identified by many local, […]
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Spirit of America awards local volunteers
AUBURN — David Trider is one of those people. Whenever someone is in need in the town of Leeds, Trider seems to be around, chipping in with carpentry work here, an electrical fix there and, of course, those 55 years on the volunteer Fire Department. “There are just so many wonderful things that David has […]
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HELP for seniors
RANGELEY — In late winter of this year, a focus group comprised of residents representing Rangeley and the surrounding plantations met at The Church of the Good Shepherd. The meeting was convened and facilitated by Jim Baumer of Seniors Plus. Baumer is serving as project consultant for a Thriving in Place planning grant awarded by […]
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Education at University College Rumford/Mexico
University College at Rumford/Mexico Center is the distance education arm of all seven University of Maine system campuses. Hundreds of courses were offered during the most recent semester and dozens of fully-accredited degrees, ranging from a two-year to a master’s degree, plus many undergraduate and graduate certificates. The professional staff at the College Center provide […]
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Churches host many great events
Churches host many great social events including concerts, public suppers, festivals, pancake breakfasts, yard sales, and more. Make sure to visit the churches’ websites to see an up-to-date calendar of events. Here are just a few of the events happening in our town and elsewhere. EAST WILTON — East Wilton Union Church has announced the […]
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Lewiston-Auburn agree to plan for growth council work
LEWISTON — A new deal between the Twin Cities and the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council calls for long-term work mapping a new economic development strategy. Lewiston city councilors voted in June to adopt a new service plan with the growth council, which is the Twin Cities’ economic development agency. According to the new plan, each […]