Brenda LaFevre of New York comforts Margaret Bubier of Sabattus as “Team Nannie” makes their way down Turner Street during the 10th Annual Hospice House 5K in Auburn on Sunday. Sonya Purington of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice said about 400 people either ran or walked during the event that raised money for those who […]
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Historical society to hold potluck FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 21, for a potluck at the North Church, 118 High St. A short meeting will follow. The program will be “Whatzit?” Bring an unusual old item and try to “stump” the audience. Readers, Writers and Runners 5K PHILLIPS […]
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Registration open for AHCH’s Hospice House 5K, Remembrance Walks
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s annual Hospice House 5K and Remembrance Walks are coming soon. The first event will take place in Farmington on Sunday, May 6, and the Auburn event is scheduled for Sunday, May 20. Both events begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. and race at 9 a.m. In Farmington, the […]
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Registration is open for Leavitt Father’s Day 5K
TURNER — The annual Leavitt Father’s Day 5K will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 16, starting on the fields between the football field and track at Leavitt Area High School, 21 Matthews Way. The race is a central Maine woods cross-country trail 5K to help raise funds for the Leavitt cross-country team. A number […]
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Safe Voices to hold annual 5K run/walk fundraiser
AUBURN — Safe Voices’ annual 5K Run/Walk to End Domestic Violence returns to the Bates College campus on Saturday, June 2. The event aims to spread awareness about domestic violence and raise money to support people affected by abuse in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Safe Voices’ biggest […]
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Waterford 5K Fall Foliage Race and Fun Run
WATERFORD — The 18th Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race and 5K Fitness Walk and one mile Fun Run will commence once again on Sunday, October 8 on the Waterford Common. The one mile Fun Run for ages 12 and under will start at 11:30 a.m. and is free for all the kids running. All […]
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Sabattus Rec. Prediction Run/Walk 5K
SABATTUS —The Sabattus Rec Club will hold its fifth annual Prediction Run/Walk at the Oak Hill Middle School on Ball Park Road in Sabattus on Thursday, Aug. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. This is the second of the Running Program’s Summer Series 5ks, and will be another fun, non-competitive event, with the main focus being […]
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Dance Band performing in August BUCKFIELD — The Jones Dance Band will play at the Masonic Hall on Saturdays, Aug. 12, 19 and 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. Androscoggin River History talk GREENE — Greene Historical Society will explore the history of the Androscoggin River in “Life Along the Androscoggin River: Then […]
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Spandits! 5K, Open Mile, Kid’s Mile Road Race at the Farmington Summer Fest
FARMINGTON — Spandits! 5K, Open Mile, Kid’s Mile Road Race at the Farmington Summer Fest will be held on July 22. Race day registration begins at 4:30 p.m. on upper Broadway in downtown Farmington. Kid’s 1-Mile begins at 5:30 pm, Open Mile begins at 6 p.m. and the 5K begins at 6:30 p.m. The races will […]
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Sabattus Rec Plans 5th Annual Blackjack 5k
SABATTUS — The Sabattus Rec Club Running Program will be holding its 5th annual Blackjack 5k Run/Walk at the Oak Hill Middle School on Ball Park Road in Sabattus on Thursday night, July 20, beginning at 6 p.m. This will be more of a social, non-competitive run, with the main focus being to get out […]