Author to address squadron LEWISTON — The Southern Maine Squadron of the Sampson AFBVA will get together at Governor’s Restaurant at noon Thursday, Sept. 12. The meeting is for veterans who went through basic training at Sampson AFB and their guests. All veterans are welcome. Sampson was a Navy training base from 1942 to 1945, […]
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Rumford quilters to discuss plans for year RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters (RAQ) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. Plans and projects for the coming year will be discussed. Show and Tell is always part of the meetings. All area quilters are invited. For more […]
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Androscoggin Bee Club to hear speaker AUBURN — The Androscoggin Bee Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, for a business meeting, followed by a general meeting at 7 p.m. at the West Auburn Congregational Church Vestry. Rick Drotter will discuss queen-rearing techniques. All are invited. For more information, contact Charles Armstrong at […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club to play LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club plays at 9 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays in the Seniors’ Room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. A partner is always guaranteed and all bridge players are welcomed. For more information, call 207-754-1431. Community Little Theatre to present awards AUBURN — The L-A […]
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Grants awarded to local nonprofit organizations PORTLAND — The Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund at the Maine Community Foundation has awarded 21 grants totaling $141,500 to nonprofit organizations that serve disadvantaged, underserved and/or vulnerable communities in Maine. Grants from the fund include: • Community Dental, to support the Low-Income Oral Health Access Program to provide […]
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Coastal academy adds local bus routes BRUNSWICK — Harpswell Coastal Academy will add bus routes to Lewiston and Lisbon for the school year. Stops will be at the Sunset Gardens Mobile Home Park in Lewiston and at the new Rusty’s/Irving in Lisbon. With campuses in Brunswick and Harpswell, there has been increasing demand and interest […]
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Hannaford joins growing pool of retailers offering paid parental leave
The 6-week parental leave policy will apply to workers who average at least 30 hours per week on the job.
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Community sales
PARIS — The Deering Memorial Community Center will host an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The community center, located at 39 Main St., South Paris, will also offer table rentals for $20. For more information or to book a space, call the Paris Public Library at 207-743-6994 or […]
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St. Dom’s Beer & Beef Cornhole Tournament AUBURN — The St. Dominic Academy Booster Club will hold the St. Dom’s Beer & Beef Cornhole Tournament at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Auburn campus, 121 Gracelawn Road. Food will be available and bartending staff from Pedro O’Hara’s will be present. DJ Will Cobb will […]
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Neighborhood watch meeting to be held AUBURN — The Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Sixth Street Congregational Church. Lt. Harrington from the Auburn Police Department will address the group. The meeting is open to all. Bring questions. Coffee and munchies will be served. Cafe to take on making tough […]