Rabies vaccination, microchip clinic NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care will hold a rabies vaccination and micro-chipping clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Norway Fire Station. Rabies vaccinations will cost $10 per pet, and microchips will cost $25 each. Micro-chipping pets will aid in locating them if they become lost or should a disaster occur. The attending […]
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Elks Lodge awards grant to help homeless veterans
The Farmington Elks Lodge has presented a check for $2,000 to the Western Maine Homeless Outreach Program in Farmington. The funds, received from the Elks National Foundation in the form of an annual Beacon Grant, will be used for veterans and their families to transition from temporary to permanent homes. Outreach Manager Bobbie Wheeler, left, […]
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Organizer plans 2018 fireworks program fundraisers
TURNER — Because this year’s July 3rd fireworks program was such a success, organizer Rachel Pack has decided to continue the event next year and is announcing upcoming fundraisers. A Barbecue and Chili Throw Down will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Boofy Quimby Memorial Center. People from all over […]
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Community meals
LISBON FALLS — A spaghetti supper will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the Masonic Hall, Oak Street. The supper is sponsored by Lewiston Assembly 14 for the Worthy Advisor’s Service Project. Cost: $7 for adults; $3 for children 12 and younger; free for preschool age. — BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Historical Society […]
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Musicians jam for scholarship funds
Over 30 Maine-based blues musicians performed at the 2017 Worumbo Blues Festival and Revue at the Railroad Restaurant, Lisbon Falls, and raised $3,000 for the Maine Blues Musicians’ Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors in the Class of 2018. From left are Mike Vaughan, Pat Hines, Mike Wilder (Railroad Restaurant owner), Kevin […]
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Community sales
DIXFIELD — The Mystic Valley Grange will have indoor yard sales from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 15 and Oct. 6, next to the East Dixfield Fire Station. There will be many useful items. All proceeds to benefit the Grange and community projects. — MEXICO — The Mexico Bicentennial Committee will be at the Cruise-In at the Abbott Farm […]
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Retired Educators resume meetings RANGELEY — The Franklin County Retired Educators will resume their fall meetings at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in the Rangeley Episcopal Church. The program will be a presentation by staff from SeniorsPlus. Annual dues of $10 will be payable at this meeting. The book swap will be available. Lunch will […]
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Gendrons provide funding for ACADIA Academy gym completion
LEWISTSON — ACADIA Academy, a new charter school, had just finished its first full year of programming when Dolard and Priscilla Gendron visited staff in July and presented a check for $50,000 to finish the gym. A ribbon-cutting for the building, to be named the Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Gymnasium, is anticipated by Dec. 1. […]
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Magic Machines at L-A Museum LEWISTON — Museum L-A will offer Magic Machines, a series of after-school activities for children ages 4 and older. The series will give kids the chance to explore simple machines. The first event, scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, will check out gears. What makes things move? Sometimes simple, easy […]
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Children’s Cancer Walk in Rumford RUMFORD — The Maine Children’s Cancer Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Hosmer Field Complex. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the walk and run will begin at 9 a.m. Money raised from the walk goes to help finance state-of-the-art equipment, psychological services and research to help find […]