Phillips Old Home Days Aug. 12-20 PHILLIPS — Phillips Old Home Days will run from Saturday, Aug. 12, to Sunday, Aug. 20, Presented by the Phillips Chamber of Commerce, the theme will be “My Favorite Fairy Tale.” The Chamber is looking for volunteers and contributors. Those interested may contact 207-639-4684. Some of this year’s events include […]
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Dance Band performing in August BUCKFIELD — The Jones Dance Band will play at the Masonic Hall on Saturdays, Aug. 12, 19 and 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. Androscoggin River History talk GREENE — Greene Historical Society will explore the history of the Androscoggin River in “Life Along the Androscoggin River: Then […]
Community meals
EAST DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange will have an indoor yard and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, on Route 2. Lunch will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. — WEST PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society inside hall sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. FMI: 207-743-6733, 207-890-5552. […]
Help the animals, Strut for Strays! in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Dogs, their owners and anyone else interested in helping the animals are invited to Strut for Strays! on Saturday, Sept. 30, meeting at 10:30 a.m. at Titcomb Mountain Lodge, 180 Ski Slope Road. The Franklin County Animal Shelter needs help to provide care and a safe space for the stray and abandoned animals […]
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Constitution copies offered to students LEWISTON — In conjunction with Constitution Day, the Optimist Club of Lewiston-Auburn and the Tri-Town Optimist Club of Minot, Poland and Mechanic Falls will provide schools and students free pocket-sized Constitutions that can be used in the classroom or for home studies. Quantities are limited and will be given on […]
Community meals
RUMFORD — Rumford Grange will hold a barbecued chicken summer dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, on Route 2. Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for children younger than 8. — LOCKE MILLS — Jackson-Silver Post 68, American Legion, will have a baked chicken dinner and a dance from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at […]
S’more Social and Holistic Fair to benefit special needs families
BRIDGTON — The sixth annual S’more Social and Holistic Fair, to benefit families with special needs, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at The HeartGlow Center. Final preparations are under way for the S’more Social, a one-day benefit event bringing together artists, authors, holistic healers and other professionals in […]
L/A Arts receives two grants
LEWISTON — L/A Arts has been awarded two grants recently to fund two upcoming projects Enterprise Community Partners donated $5,000 for the project “Activate LA,” focused on activating empty indoor/outdoor art space and expanding outreach to connect with a wider community. The other grant, from Healthy Neighborhoods, will fund a collaborative project with Tree Street […]