Volunteers wanted FRANKLIN COUNTY — The American Cancer Society is looking for residents from all areas of Franklin County to join as volunteers in the fight against cancer. Whether available once a month or once a week, even for an hour, each person can brighten the life of a cancer patient. There are many opportunities […]
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Eastern Star meeting WALES — Lakeside Chapter 60, Order of the Eastern Star will gather on Tuesday, March 13, at the Grange/Masonic Building, 322 Centre Road. Officers will be in street dress. The members are reminded to bring a potluck dish for all to share at the supper at 6 p.m. The annual meeting and […]
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Dummy Downhill FARMINGTON — Titcomb Mountain will host the 15th annual Dummy Downhill Competition at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10. Registration will begin at noon. Judging of the dummies will begin at 1 p.m. in front of the lodge. The competition begins at 1:30 p.m. on the Main Slope. The dummies will be judged in […]
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Commercial travelers MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet on Saturday, March 10, at Bucknam Oaks, at 5 p.m. Installation of officers for the ensuing year will be held. A potluck supper will follow the meeting. All members and guests are welcome to attend. St. Patrick’s […]
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Price Is Right JAY — The Price Is Right Show will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Spruce Mountain Middle School, starring Jeff Parsons from Q97.9 morning radio show. Tickets went on sale March 1. They are $6 in advance, and are available at each of the RSU 73 school offices. Call […]
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ATV club secretary MEXICO — A volunteer secretary is being sought for the River Valley Riders ATV Club. Training will be provided. For more information, call Sheila at 562-7713 or Dan Mitchell at 562-8873. Fish fry RUMFORD — Rumford Lodge of Elks 862 at 60 River St. is hosting a fish fry from 5 to […]
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New vans LEWISTON/AUBURN — Western Maine Transportation Services has placed three new 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivans in service. These three new minivans replace two 2003 Dodge Caravans and one 2005 Dodge Caravan which had exceeded their designed service life as public transportation vehicles. The new vans were purchased with assistance from Maine DOT and […]
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Dance on East Ave. LEWISTON — The Knights of Columbus Councils 106, 10019 and 12,652 will host a St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance on Saturday, March 17, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. The social will be from 6 to 7 p.m., a ham dinner will be served from 7 to 8 p.m. and […]
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Caring for dogs NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care is in urgent need of foster homes, dog walkers and fundraising. An informational meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Norway Town Office. Oxford Hills no longer has a place for stray, abandoned or surrendered dogs to be placed. Thoughts and ideas […]
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Free tax prep MEXICO — Oxford County Ca$h Coalition is sponsoring free tax preparation at Region 9 Adult Education until the end of March. This program is for families with less than $50,000 in income who need help filing their taxes. All volunteer preparers have been trained by the IRS and will complete taxes for […]