New Sharon seeks scarecrows NEW SHARON — Entries are being welcomed for this town’s annual scarecrow reunion that will be held Oct. 7 to Oct. 28. Originally-created scarecrows may be entered in the categories of original, funniest, patriotic and best use of recycled materials. A fee of $10 will be charged for each scarecrow, and […]
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Pantry seeks book donations AUBURN — The High Street Food Pantry is seeking donations of children’s books for infants through teens. Donations may be brought to the Auburn United Methodist Church, at 439 Park Ave. FMI, donate: 207-782-3972. Pinochle, pitch players welcome LEWISTON — Pinochle and pitch card games for seniors are played weekly through May at […]
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Classics Against Cancer on Sept. 30 RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles Club No. 1248 will present the 10th annual Classics Against Cancer Saturday, Sept. 30, at 13 Oxford Ave. This is a fundraiser for the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition. The 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. event will feature antique, hot rod, muscle and motorcycle display, as […]
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Community sales
AUBURN — A joint fundraising yard sale will be hosted from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 30, by the Lewiston Auburn Kiwanis Club and Boy Scout Troop 121, at United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. The rain-or-shine sale will feature household goods, small furniture, tools, children’s toys and games, sports equipment and clothing. Proceeds earned by […]
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Craft fairs
AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church will hold its seventh annual Fall Fair (formerly known as the Apple Fair) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. The event will include local crafters, vendors, a church bake sale and a luncheon, which will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for the […]
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Class gatherings
MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Dick’s Restaurant. Spouses and friends are welcome. — RUMFORD – Mexico High School Class of 1972 will hold a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Gatch’s Food and Spirits at 137 Rumford Avenue in Rumford, Maine All classmates and guests are invited. For […]
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Lithuanian Heritage Club to hear talk on trip RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shoppes, Route 2. Members who recently returned from Lithuania will share their stories. Forgiving the unforgivable to be discussed LEWISTON — The power of forgiveness will be […]
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Veterans to host health benefits seminar BIDDEFORD — Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044 will host a seminar on health benefits from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at American Legion Post 26, 508 Elm St. The seminar will focus on AARP Medicare Complete Choice Plan 1, a Medicare Advantage Plan insured by United […]
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Androscoggin Democratic Committee meeting LIVERMORE FALLS — The monthly meeting of the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Robin Beck’s family farm, 64 Record Road. The meeting will focus on rural issues. Beck is a consultant on rural revitalization, economic development and rural advocacy, and […]
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GBC Fall Yard Giveaway GREENE — Greene Baptist Church will hold its Fall Yard Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, Sept. 30, at 102 Main St. Everything is free; nothing is for sale. The free clothes closet will be open. The event will be held rain or shine. FMI: 207-946-5505. Lewiston-Auburn Life Chain AUBURN — The […]