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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Winter clothing wanted AUBURN — The United Methodist Church, 439 Park St., is collecting warm winter clothing for needy families in the community. Jackets, coats, boots, sturdy shoes, hats, mittens and gloves for all ages and warm blankets are needed. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Drop off donations at the church […]
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Grange to host contradance FARMINGTON — There will be a contradance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. John McIntire will be the caller, Dromore Bay will provide live music. Cost is $6 per person, $5 for students and $15 for families. No partners necessary; beginners welcome. For more information, […]
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Citizens Police Academy program LEWISTON — The Lewiston Police Department’s “Citizens Police Academy” provides an inside look over the day-to-day operations of the department. This program provides folks with an opportunity to engage with the department and to be informed on the services they provide, to discuss current issues taking place both within Lewiston and out, […]
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Stanton holds 39th Christmas bird count LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club conducted its 39th Christmas Bird Count of the Lewiston-Auburn area on Saturday, Dec. 29. In total, 17 people participated and recorded 42 species; the average since 2000 is 48. There was 1 inch of snow on the ground and most open water was […]
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Community meal
PARIS — There will be a public supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue, South Paris. The menu will include roast turkey, potatoes, veggies, bread, mac and cheese and homemade pies and desserts. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 […]
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Rabies, microchipping clinic NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care is sponsoring a rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Norway Fire Station. Attending veterinarian will be Dr. Suzanne Best, DVM. Cost for vaccinations is $10, microchipping is $25. For more information, call 207-743-8679.
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Honey Bee Club to meet PARIS — The Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club will have its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Oxford County Cooperative Extension Office, 9 Olson Road in South Paris. There will be a presentation, “Preparing Beeswax for Candles and Other Crafts,” given by Master Beekeeper Carol Cottrill. […]
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Post to hold Texas hold’em poker LOCKE MILLS — A Texas hold’em poker tournament will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Road. Doors open at 11 a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. There is a $50 buy-in, high hand options, pull tabs, 50/50, and meals and beverages will be available. Eagles to host […]
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Historical society open house NEW GLOUCESTER — The first monthly New Gloucester Historical Society Archives Open House of 2019 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 5, at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road (next to Town Hall). This event is free and open to the public and genealogists are invited […]