Food pantry seeks donations AUBURN — The High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry has ongoing needs for the following items: peanut butter, canned vegetables, soup, canned pasta, canned meats, canned fruit, dry cereal, baking items, soup, crackers and toilet paper. Auburn United Methodist Church collects items for the pantry. Donations may be brought to 439 […]
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Warm clothing give away rescheduled FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks Union Church’s warm clothing give away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Fairbanks School Meeting House at 508 Fairbanks Road. This will include coats, jackets, hats, […]
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Courses for high schoolers to be offerred ORONO — Beginning Jan. 22, 2019, the University of Maine will start offering spring courses for qualified high school juniors and seniors. Classes are taught by UMaine faculty and meet general education requirements of the University of Maine System, as well as the majority of colleges nationwide. Eligible students across […]
SeniorsPlus announces December classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its classes for December. Classes are held at the Education Center, 8 Falcon Road, and are free unless otherwise noted. Medical Marijuana — 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. Instructors: Danielle Miller and Marissa Martin. This presentation will cover how cannabis works in the body, ways to ingest it and […]
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Society offering booklet on doctor LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society has published a booklet based on the program presented this summer on D.F.D. Russell, M.D. Cost is $5 a copy at the Town Office. Other items will also be available for purchase. The society will host a program in the spring by Lew Alessio […]
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Wisdom’s Women seeks volunteers LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women is seeking volunteer applicants for Companions.The companion role requires women to have a professional background in social work, teaching, nursing, chaplaincy or other related fields. Companions will work with local women. The commitment is a half-day weekly.Those interested should contact Executive Director Klara Tammany […]
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Library to host reading, book signing WILTON — Local author and ski enthusiast, Megan Roberts, will present her new book, “Titcomb, a Mountain of Ski Memories,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Roberts will read from her book, answer questions and talk all things Titcomb. She […]
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Democrats to meet, celebrate LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. This brief meeting will be followed by a holiday celebration with the Lewiston City Democratic Committee. Androscoggin County Democrats and other interested persons are encouraged to attend. For more […]
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Christmas for Kids/Teens deadline PARIS — The application deadline for both Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens is Thursday, Dec. 6. Applications are available at Community Concepts, the Chamber of Commerce, guidance offices in SAD 17 schools and by mail at Rightstart, Inc., P.O. Box 726, Norway, ME 04268. Donations may also be mailed […]
Kiwanis Club to raffle shopping spree
NORWAY — The Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club is selling chances to win a $500 shopping spree at a vendor of winner’s choice in the Oxford Hills. Tickets are $1 each or a packet of 6 for $5. Proceeds above the $500 winnings will be used to fund the programs Kiwanis hosts for the children of the […]