Derby postponed GRAY — Following the recommendations of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock, the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby Board of Directors has decided to postpone the derby and kid’s derby on Saturday, Jan. 28, until Saturday, Feb. 25. The event is postponed due to concerns for the public’s safety regarding ice conditions. […]
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Relay fundraiser LEWISTON — Girl Power Fitness will host a soup and chowder cook-off from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the YWCA of Central Maine to help raise funds for the 2012 Androscoggin County American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The cost to enter the cook off is $10 and the cost […]
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Got talent? LEWISTON — A brand new event sure to dazzle Maine while featuring some of the best talent the state has to offer is actively seeking performers now. The first annual “Maine’s Got Talent!,” an exciting new talent competition and fundraiser for Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services in Lewiston, is accepting submissions from performance […]
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Affordable health care STRONG — The Strong Area Health Center invites the public to stop by on Tuesday, Jan. 31, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for an Affordable Care Day. The center provides medical and dental care to people of all ages, offers discounts based on family size and income and links people to […]
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Pinochle results LEWISTON — Pinochle standings ending Dec. 31 are: wins, Cecille Letourneau 72, Richard Champagne 70, Stella Asselin 62; washes, Cecille Letourneau 12, Stella Asselin 7, Delice Blais 5. Games are played at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Pitch standings are: wins, Norm Bissonnette 66, John Smith 54, James Green 51; skunks, Norm Bissonnette 10, […]
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WOWS time RUMFORD — WOWS, Widows or Widowers Sharing, will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Rumford Senior Citizens Hall, 50 Congress St. For more information call Barbara Morse at 562-4225. Sno-Goers meeting ANDOVER — The Snow Valley Sno-Goers Snowmobile Club will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the […]
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Drop-in child care LEWISTON — Drop-in child care is available at the YWCA of Central Maine. Perfect for a stay-at-home mom who needs some personal time for appointments, to run errands or to go to the gym, the program is offered Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children ages 2 1/2 […]
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OHHS ’72 reunion PARIS — The Oxford Hills High School class of 1972 is planning its 40-year reunion on July 7. Class members are invited to provide current contact information to Paul Ricci at 515-6881 or [email protected], or Lynn Hamper at 539-4586 or [email protected]. Clover Christmas AUBURN — A Christmas gathering of family members was […]
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Ice open, science program BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Community Ice Rink is now open. The indoor rink, behind the old Town Hall, 26 North High St., offers free skating, free rentals for all ages and free hot cocoa. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. […]
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Class of 1954 MEXICO — Stephens High School class of 1954 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Dick’s Restaurant. Members and guests welcome. Chili, chowder RUMFORD — Rumford Elks Lodge 862 will host a chili and chowder night from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Blue ribbon chili will be made […]