Folks gathered on the John T. Jenkins Memorial Bridge to enjoy the view of oarsmen on the day’s calm Androscoggin River.
Androscoggin County
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway Savings Bank makes several donations in Oxford, Androscoggin counties
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank made several donations in Oxford and Androscoggin counties between mid-June and mid-July. In Oxford County, the bank contributed an additional $2,500 to Gehring House Redevelopment in Bethel. It donated $2,024 to South Paris-area nonprofits in honor of the branch’s 40th anniversary week, $1,000 to Norway Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston and Farmington organizations to receive $3.3 million in Maine Connectivity Authority grants
SeniorsPlus and YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston, and Franklin County Adult and Community Education in Farmington are set to receive $3.3 million in total between them to bring digital improvements and better internet access to their communities.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin commissioners discuss DA’s office in hourlong executive session
The county voted in January to withhold rent payments until the chronic issues are resolved.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Local families say learning goes both ways with student exchange experiences
Stefanie Mahr Damien and her husband, Steve, have hosted two exchange students in their Auburn home since 2018. “We are empty-nesters. My children are now 31 and 34. Steve’s children are twins that are 41. This is our second marriages. So, we affectionately call exchange students ‘our kids’ because we didn’t have kids together,” Stefanie […]
Posted inbPlus, Schools & Education
‘Norman and I are like brothers, as well as friends:’ The life-changing impact of student exchange.
A friendship forged in Lewiston 36 years ago brought two generations of exchange students together, decades apart.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston/Auburn area grapples with heat wave
National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning in Androscoggin County to remain effective until Thursday evening. Cooling centers are available in the area during the day.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, News, Oxford Hills
Cooling centers pop up as heat wave hits Maine
With a possibly historic heatwave upon us, here are some of the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties’ cooling centers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County commissioners hear bond requirements for financing new Sheriff’s Office
County officials hope to have the bond question before voters on the November ballot.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston school teacher named Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year
Leah Boucher wanted to work in a place with a sense of community.