AUBURN — William J. Rogers Post 153, American Legion, will serve a breakfast buffet 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, March 19, at 71 South Main St. Proceeds will benefit Odyssey of the Mind. Cost: $7 for adults, $4 for children younger than 12. FMI: 207-782-1118. — AUBURN — The second annual Maine Fallen Heroes spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be […]
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American Legion seeks sponsors for Dirigo Boys State delegates
RUMFORD — The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans’ organization, is inviting all members of the River Valley area to join them in sponsoring young men to attend the American Legion’s 70th annual Dirigo Boys State this summer. “These young men are the future leaders of America,” said Bill Petrie, commander of Napoleon Ouellette Post […]
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Shirley E. Keene
LEWISTON — Shirley E. Keene, 91, of Mechanic Falls passed away Saturday, March 11, at Central Maine Medical Center. Shirley was born in Poland on March 13, 1925, a son of Fred and Clara (Strout) Keene. He was educated in Poland grammar schools and graduated as salutatorian from Mechanic Falls High School, Class of 1943. […]
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Charles A. Myles
RUMFORD — Charles Augustus Myles, 98, of Parker Street in Mexico passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, March 5, at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Mexico on Jan. 14, 1919, a son of Matthew and Ethel (Getchell) Myles. Charles was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate […]
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Michael Whittemore
HARTFORD — Michael “Mike” Whittemore, 65, a resident of Hartford, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, at his home. He was born Sept. 29, 1951, in Farmington, the son of Wilfred Whittemore and Eleanor (Jones) Whittemore. He was a 1970 graduate of Jay High School. Michael served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Saratoga. He […]
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‘Essentials of College Planning’ WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host a free workshop, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and older at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2 East. This workshop will introduce people to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. […]
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John Shaughnessy
CHAPIN, S.C. — John Duncan Shaughnessy of Bowdoin passed away Friday, Jan. 27, after a period of declining health at the age of 69. He was born in Lewiston on July 12, 1947, the son of John and Ruth “Tiny” Stover Shaughnessy. John graduated from Lisbon High School in the Class of 1965, attending Husson […]
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Post cancels Saturday supper LIVERMORE FALLS — Post 10, American Legion, has canceled the Post supper planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, on Reynolds Avenue due to snow accumulation hindering parking. Mahoosuc apple pruning workshop BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust will host an apple pruning workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Valentine Conservation Center, 162 North Road.
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Alfred J. Richard
1921 – 2017 SOUTH PARIS — Alfred J. “Al” Richard, 95, formerly of Mexico, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. He was born Nov. 11, 1921, one of 10 children to Wilfred and Ida (LeMay) Richard in Newry. Al proudly served his country during World War II in […]
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Community meals
AUBURN — Danville Junction Grange will serve a bean and casserole supper with pie at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at 15 Grange St. Cost: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 5 to 12; free for children younger than 5. — FAYETTE — The final Keep Me Warm supper of the season will be […]