LEWISTON — Safe Voices will hold its annual 5K Walk/Run to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, June 3. The organization will once again partner with Bates College to continue expanding the event and provide participants with an exciting course. The event’s goal is to spread awareness about domestic abuse and engage the community in supporting […]
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Safe Voices’ Walk to End Domestic Violence scheduled for June 3
LEWISTON — Safe Voices will hold its annual 5K Walk/Run to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, June 3. The organization will once again partner with Bates College to continue expanding the event and provide participants with an exciting course. The event’s goal is to spread awareness about domestic abuse and engage the community in supporting […]
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Teal ribbon 5K attempts to boost sexual assault awareness
SOUTH PARIS — Roughly 30 people lined up to walk or run sexual violence out of the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford county communities at the 5th annual Teal Ribbon 5K at Ocean Breeze in South Paris on Saturday morning. The event was organized by Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services and sponsored by Norway Savings […]
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Scholarships for business students ELLSWORTH — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of a Maine high school who are enrolled full or part time (minimum of nine credit hours per semester) in pursuit of a business degree, and who will be entering […]
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Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice planning 5Ks, Remembrance Walks for Hospice House
AUBURN/FARMINGTON — Registration is open for Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s annual Hospice House 5K & Remembrance Walks Sunday, May 7, in Farmington and Sunday, May 21, in Auburn. Race-day registration begins at both locations at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. Registration is $25 in advance and $35 on race day. […]
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Dixfield Annual Market boosts economy, promotes community
DIXFIELD — The sun was shining and the breeze carried the scent of various edible indulgences during Dixfield’s 39th annual Outdoor Market on Sunday. Approximately 40 vendors lined Main Street, selling homemade goods and creations, while local residents took advantage of the increased foot traffic to hold yard sales. The event kicked off at 9 a.m […]
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Sabattus Rec’s Fourth Annual Prediction Run/Walk 5K
SABUTTUS — The Sabattus Rec Club will hold its fourth annual Prediction Run/Walk at the Oak Hill Middle School on Ball Park Road in Sabattus on Thursday, Aug. 25, beginning at 6 p.m. Participants will predict their finish time for the 5k course when they register. There is no limit. Any time could be a good […]
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Saturday Get Fit event will cause traffic detours in Auburn
AUBURN — Road closures or restrictions will detour or delay traffic in certain areas of Auburn on Saturday, April 30, to accommodate the St. Mary’s Health System’s Commit to Get Fit Challenge from 7 to 11 a.m. The detours or delays will occur on Gracelawn Road, Summer Street Extension and Summer Street for the safety […]
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Umpires wanted New Auburn Little League is looking for umpires for our 2016 season! We need umpires for the Major division. Our program runs from April 30 to the end of June. Please contact us by email at [email protected], send us a message on Facebook or call Dori-Anne after 7 at 926-4530. Bike race come […]