PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden & Homestead will host its fifth annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21. The garden will be filled with about 600 carved and lit pumpkins with themes ranging from undersea creatures to Disney favorites to traditional favorites. There will be a […]
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Craft fairs
AUBURN — Roak Block Housing will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, beside Festival Plaza at 156 Main St. Parking in the city lot is free on weekends. Breakfast and lunch will be available, and there will be free coffee. There will be 15 tables of homemade items, including jewelry, quilts and […]
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Community sales
WATERFORD — The Waterford Grange will have an autumn sale on Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Waterford Grange on Route 35 beside the North Waterford Post Office. All proceeds will go toward updating of the Grange’s electricity and water. — WATERFORD — The Waterford Grange will have an autumn sale on Friday, Oct. 13, and […]
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Strut for Strays! 5K raises nearly $3K for Franklin County Animal Shelter
These runners, walkers and dogs participated in the 2017 Strut for Strays! 5K Trail Run & Dog Walk, supporting the Franklin County Animal Shelter in Farmington. FARMINGTON — This year’s Strut for Strays! 5K Trail Run & Dog Walk was a huge success. Thanks to the sponsors, who more than covered the costs for the […]
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Oxford Historical Society announces officers OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society held its annual election of officers in August. New officers for 2017-2018 are Patricia Larrivee, president; Elton Record, vice president; John Crumpton, treasurer; and Marilyn Jones, secretary. Trustees are Linda Cushman, Robert Tripp, Elton Record, Michael Quinn. New Members may join the Society for […]
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Hope House Apple Fair Saturday LEWISTON — Hundreds of brand new youth coats will be given away during Hope House’s Apple Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Family Support Center, 91 College St. Children can play fall-themed games and win tickets to exchange for prizes like new coats, thanks to Operation Warm. […]
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Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors raises $1,850 for pantry, shelter
LISBON — The second annual Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Lisbon United Methodist Church, took place on Sept. 16, with 25 runners and walkers taking to the streets of Lisbon Falls. Participants and sponsors contributing to the benefit event raised $1,850 to be split between Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO) Food Pantry and Tedford Shelter’s […]
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Garden club to meet FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Trinity United Methodist Church on Farmington Falls Road. Club member Mary Batt will present “Gardens of Ireland.” The club will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a social half hour, and the business meeting and program will follow at […]
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Tickets available for AHCH Autumn Night Out fundraiser
LEWISTON — Some tickets remain available for Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s 14th annual Autumn Night Out slated for Friday, Oct. 20, at the Poland Spring Resort, Poland Spring. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m., when attendees can have hors d’oeuvres and bid on a variety of silent auction items. Dinner will be followed […]
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Community sales
DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange will have indoor yard sales from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 6 and 20, next to the East Dixfield Fire Station. There will be many useful items. All proceeds will benefit the Grange and community projects. — HANOVER — The Gardner Roberts Memorial Library’s annual Fall Festival Celebration will take place from 9 […]