HARRISON — Papa’s Boots is a mission from the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. The mission was formed in the memory of Bruno Leino. Leino was one of 14 children of Finnish immigrants, a WWII veteran, husband of 61 years and father of five who always said at Christmas as he gazed at all the […]
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Fundraiser set for Phillips clock
PHILLIPS — A fundraiser is underway by the Phillips Conservation Commission to clean and repair the clock on the Congregational Church at Main and Pleasant streets. The 1928 Seth Thomas was obtained by the Balzer Family Clock Works of Freeport in 1990. Mechanical and other problems with the timepiece since have used up all but […]
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Craft fairs
FARMINGTON — Fairbanks School will hold its ninth annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at 508 Fairtbanks Road (Route 4). All local homemade crafts will be available. The school is handicapped accessible and there is parking available. FMI: call 207-778-3808. — PARIS — Market Square Health Care Center Resident Council […]
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Norway church to hold annual Ticket Auction
NORWAY — Members and friends of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, are planning for their annual Ticket Auction on Saturday, Nov. 3. There will be many gift items, collectibles, antiques, Christmas items, baked goods, gift certificates and much more. Viewing starts at 3 p.m., with the auction starting at 4:30. Ticket envelopes will be available in […]
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Community Credit Union donates $250 to three food pantries
LEWISTON — Community Credit Union this year has presented three local food pantries with $250 to help their efforts in ending hunger in Maine. They include Leeds Food Pantry, Poland Community Food Pantry and High Street Food Pantry in Auburn. Community Credit Union participates in the Maine Credit Union League’s Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for […]
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Orion Performing Arts Center receives new ceiling projector
TOPSHAM — Orion Performing Arts Center, MSAD No. 75’s theater in Mt. Ararat Middle School, announces the installation of a new ceiling projector, made possible by several donations. The Alfred M. Senter Fund provided a grant, and attendees at other events contributed. The Orion Advisory Committee conducted a dinner at the 99 Restaurant, a raffle, concession […]
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Oxford Hills Rotary collecting Crutches 4 Africa
The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills is collecting mobility devices for Crutches 4 Africa, a nonprofit organization that collects, ships and distributes them for free to people with physical challenges, regardless of race, gender, tribe, age or religion. The club is collecting crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs. To donate, call 207-743-2285. From left are President […]
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Nordica Day Concert at UMF
FARMINGTON — The Nordica Day Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, in Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall at the University of Maine Farmington. It will feature winner of the annual Nordica Memorial Scholarship, Kiersten Curtis, soprano. Donations accepted. FMI: lilliannordica.com or 207-778-2042.
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Donations sought for Boutique Sale
Sue and Ken Spaulding of Wayne discuss items they will be donating to the Boutique Sale at the Wayne Community Church, to be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16. The church is seeking donations of gently worn but clean clothing for men, […]
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Auburn parish, Catholic Charities team up on books for kids in need
AUBURN — Catholic Charities of Maine is collecting children’s books to send to child care centers in Biddeford, Portland and community food pantries for families in need. “We’ve already received over 200 books donated by our parishioners,” said Deacon Denis Mailhot, outreach coordinator for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, which encompasses Sacred Heart Church and […]