AARP Tax-Aide program canceled NORWAY — The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will not be held for the upcoming tax filing season. For over 10 years, volunteers have been at the Norway Public Library providing free income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- to moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 50 […]
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Community sale
LOVELL — There is a $2 per bag sale now through Feb. 2, at the thrift shop of the United Church of Christ, Route 5, Center Lovell. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. —
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Registration open for FCAS yard sale FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is holding the 2019 Maine Mega Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St. Folks looking to clean out their garage, basement or attic, and help the Franklin County Animal Shelter at the same […]
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Contact info for food pantry WILTON — For many years, Kathleen “Kitty” McDonald has run the Wilton Area Food Pantry. She is taking a much deserved rest, stepping down as director, and will no longer be the contact person for the food pantry. After Jan. 15, the pantry can be reached at 207-645-3840 from 10 […]
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Poetry group to meet RUMFORD — The poetry group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Rumford Public Library. The group will feature the Maine gubernatorial inaugural poem, “The Song for the Unsung,” by Wesley McNair. The former Maine poet laureate read at the library in November. This event is free […]
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Boomerang Bags program offered MECHANIC FALLS — The public library will offer a program to make “Boomerang Bags” at the Town Office, 108 Lewiston St., at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the Council Room. Boomerang Bags is a grassroots, community-driven movement tackling plastic pollution at its source. Volunteers from all walks of life get together to […]
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Community meals
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon at noon Saturday, Jan. 12. The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, biscuits and cake. Delivery service will be available in Farmington. Call the church office at 207-778-0424 during the week or the church kitchen at 207-778-4438 on the morning […]
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Society to hold annual meeting NEW GLOUCESTER — The 2019 annual meeting of the New Gloucester Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road (next to the Town Hall). All members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Auction to benefit Mexico mission trip OXFORD […]
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Paris Fire Hall to host show PARIS — The Maine Country Music Association Show & Dance will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Paris Fire Hall, 137 Western Ave., South Paris. Admission is $6 for nonmembers, $5 for members and $2.50 for children under 12. Children must be supervised […]
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Community sale
LOVELL — There will be a $2 per bag sale from Jan. 19-Feb. 2, at the thrift shop of the United Church of Christ, Route 5, Center Lovell. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.