Grange program AUBURN — Danville Junction Grange will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, when a Christmas program will be presented by the lecturer. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. Members are reminded to bring wrapped toys and games for the Salvation Army. All members and guests are welcome. Travelers […]
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Saying goodbye to Buckfield’s Oddfellow Theater
It’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, three days before the final performances of the Early Evening Show, and Mike Miclon is bringing a giant, wrinkled Hubbard squash from his car into Amanda Houtari’s house. The large, brown, bumpy vegetable is playing a critical part in the sketch they were rehearsing . . . as a turkey. […]
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Historical society PARIS — The final meeting of the Paris Cape Historical Society for 2011 will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at its museum at 77 High St. The final open house will also be held that day, from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is welcome to come and celebrate as […]
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Thanksgiving feast LEWISTON — On Wednesday, Nov. 23, at noon, area families will combine resources in order to celebrate a Neighborhood Thanksgiving Feast. In the spirit of that first Thanksgiving, the varying dishes will reflect the rich heritage of both old and new residents here in Lewiston. Neighborly sharing will also enable families to enjoy […]
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Capital improvement projects listed for Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — Town Manager Glen Holmes advised selectmen Tuesday night of his proposed capital investment plan for 2012-13. It includes $17,948 for the Municipal Center, $66,500 for Public Works and $46,900 for Rescue. Holmes also informed the board of the results of a survey on town services sent with tax bills. About 800 surveys were […]
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At Oddfellow Theater Maine’s own late-night talk show will sign off after 14-year run
BUCKFIELD — The Oddfellow Theater will present its final “The Early Evening Shows” — the second show ever performed at the theater in May of 1998 and a mainstay ever since — on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26. Through the years the show has seen four co-hosts, Randy Judkins, Amanda Huotari, Amy Latham and Jason […]
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Androscoggin County prevails in workplace lawsuit
AUBURN — A jury Thursday ruled in favor of Androscoggin County in a civil suit filed by a former jail guard. Lisa Levesque of Buckfield alleged Sheriff Guy Desjardins and his second-in-command at the jail retaliated against her because she complained about a plan to move an abusive supervisor to a day shift. On the […]
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County prevails in civil suit filed by former corrections officer
AUBURN — A jury Thursday afternoon ruled in favor of Androscoggin County Sheriff Guy Desjardins and his second-in-command in a civil suit filed against them by a former employee who alleged they retaliated against her after she complained about a plan to move an abusive supervisor to work a day shift. After a four-day trial […]