Appreciation Day, planning forum AUBURN — The Auburn Recreation Department and staff have announced two events for the community: Pettengill Park Appreciation Day and Auburn Recreation Future Planning Forum. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, Auburn Recreation will open all the facilities in Pettengill Park so the public can visit the newly […]
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Heating program offered LEWISTON — Catholic Charities Maine has announced that it will offer a heating assistance program, Spread the Warmth, for local families this winter. Members of the community may nominate individuals and families who need a new heating system but can’t afford one. The homeowner will receive and have installed a new furnace or boiler free […]
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Wine tasting to benefit Rural Community Action Ministry
LIVERMORE — A wine and cheese tasting will benefit Rural Community Action Ministry. It will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Boothby’s Orchards and Winery, 366 Boothby Road, Route 108. In addition to wine and cheese, there will be appetizers, desserts and nonalcoholic beverages. Entertainment will be provided by singer/songwriter […]
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Community meals
AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church, 811 West Auburn Road, will hold a barbecue from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, strawberry shortcake and beverages. Cost: $7 for adults, age 4 to 12, $4; 3 and younger, free. — DURHAM — Acacia Lodge will serve a […]
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Community sales
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s annual yard sale to benefit Camp Dragonfly will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at AHCH’s Lewiston Office, 15 Strawberry Ave. All proceeds will benefit a one-day camp that offers assistance to youth who have experienced a loss and helps families feel comfortable having difficult […]
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SeniorsPlus receives grant for continuation of New Mainers nutrition program
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has received a $10,000 grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation to continue to develop a dining site and cooking classes, with interpretation and written translation, for older adult refugees in downtown Lewiston. The program, which was launched this past year, focuses on cooking and sourcing nutritious food, including local farm […]
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Frogs, toad take their best leap in annual Rangeley jumping contest
RANGELEY — The annual Frog and Toad Jumping Contest was held at Rangeley’s Blueberry Festival on Aug. 17 with 30 contestants, ages 3 to 43, taking part. The contest abounded with amphibians as well, including one toad. Andy and Dick Hall and Liz Pimentel again officiated as judges. Catchers Braiden Thompson and Leigh Archambeau returned […]
