FARMINGTON — The third annual Farmington Historical Society Labor Day Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 1. The society is collecting items for the sale, which benefits restoration work at the Octagon House. New for this year’s sale, yard sale shoppers who spend at least $5 at the sale will […]
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Tri Town Medical Foundation seeking scholarship funds
JAY — Tri Town Medical Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropic organization, is hoping to raise $5,000 to continue its scholarship program for graduates of Spruce Mountain High School. The organization has been informed by its accounting firm that it could be in danger of losing its private foundation status, which would mean fewer scholarships. Since its […]
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Auction to benefit cancer patient
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a benefit for Jim Austin, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, at noon Saturday, June 9, at the Rumford Eagles. There will be numerous bands, food, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. To donate to the auction or help out, contact Jo Thurston Gaudet at 364-3597. […]
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'Music for Mavis' ninth season approaching
TURNER — Melodies and lyrics often rouse reminisces of days gone by. It’s been said that it’s sometimes not the song that makes you emotional, it’s the people and things that come to mind when you hear it. So it was with Mavis Varney. She sang harmony, played alto saxophone in the school band, told […]
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Robin Dow Seniors to hold luncheon AUBURN — Robin Dow Senior Citizens will have a luncheon on Wednesday, April 25, at a cost of $6 for members. Contact Carol Lepage at 207-946-5255 to purchase a ticket. Winners of attendance at the meeting on April 11 were Brian Adams and Lorraine Raymond; red tickets, Lucy Cowles, […]
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Sister, brother help pets
Juliet Worcester, 7, and her 4-year-old brother Maddox of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from their combined birthdays on March 31. Both Juliet, a second-grade student at the Montello Elementary School, and Maddox, a student at the Temple Shalom Preschool, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday […]
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Alessio to explain influences on men’s clothing for historical society
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society will host an educational program with local collector, educator and businessman Lew Alessio titled “What Men Wore … and they called it macaroni.” The talk will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the society’s museum on the third floor of the Androscoggin County Building. Food, shelter […]
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Rotary donates to Early Head Start
The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club donated 13 cases of diapers, three cases of wipes, six packages of diapers and nine healthy snacks to the Early Head Start Center. The Promise Early Education Center is a program for children and their families providing pre-kindergarten and childcare services, education, nutrition and support. Pictured are teacher Michelle Gagnon, Joanne […]
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OES chapter officers to be installed AUBURN — A new slate of officers for Pine Cone Chapter 26, Order of the Eastern Star, will be installed at 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Mary Ann Perkins will be installed worthy matron and David Farr, worthy patron. Carley Anne Byras, past […]
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Grangers to hold ‘Music Night’ AUBURN — Members of Danville Junction Grange will meet for dessert at 6 p.m Thursday, March 8, at Danville Union Church. The business meeting will start at 7. The program, “Music Night,” will be presented by Norma Meserve, Gladys Chapman and Louise Roberts. Members are reminded to bring clipped coupons for […]