AUBURN — Sylvia Caron of Sabattus passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Auburn. She was born in East Stoneham to parents Floyd and Lurana McAllister. Sylvia enjoyed her Silver Sneakers classes at the Health Club in Lewiston, and was also very active with the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, making donations and volunteering. She was a […]
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Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club donates to food pantry, children’s programs
AUBURN — The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club has donated almost $5,000 to community programs in the past month. These donations included $1,000 to the Salvation Army heating assistance program, $1,000 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Androscoggin County, $250 to sponsor a team for Auburn Suburban Baseball and Softball and $2,500 to the […]
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‘World’s Greatest Sleigh Rides’ Sunday LISBON FALLS — The Farmer’s Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club and the Pejepscot SnoChiefs Snowmobile Club are teaming up for the 25th annual “World’s Greatest Sleigh Rides” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at 400 Main St. Many teams of horses and sleighs will give rides through […]
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History Barn open house planned NEW GLOUCESTER — Historic items dating from the 1700s donated by 16 local families will be on display at the monthly New Gloucester History Barn open house. The free event, which is open to the public, will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 383 Intervale Road, […]
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Too much stuff after Christmas? Purge, donate!
PAL Center staff and volunteers in Auburn test a television set that was donated to the center. From left are Shawn Boyd, Nick Post, 14, Kaylee Bragdon, 15, and Kayla Gastonguay. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Danny Austin, 14, Taylor Grizzard, 10, and Nick Post play a game of foosball at the PAL Center in Auburn. (Andree […]
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Discusses SHAREcenter
Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club President Sabrina Best, left, is pictured presenting guest speaker Lisa Rodrigue, Auburn SHAREcenter director, with a copy of the Optimist Creed. Rodrigue said the center offers free school-type supplies and materials, including furniture items, to its members. The items are donated by area businesses, individuals and organizations and recycled to local schools. […]
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Leavitt fundraising for 2018 Project Graduation underway
TURNER — Fundraising for the annual Leavitt Area High School 2018 Project Graduation is underway and with the holidays approaching, students are hoping that people will consider making a donation to this cause. The goal of Project Graduation is to send the 128 graduates of the Class of 2018 to the Alfond Center in Waterville […]
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YWCA looking for items for annual Christmas fair
LEWISTON — The YWCA Central Maine annual Christmas Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the YWCA. The fair offers a rummage sale, holiday vendors, a silent auction and a free holiday craft table for children. A full breakfast with Santa will be served for $7 for adults, […]
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First Auburn Seniors to meet AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. for a regular meeting and a cookie raffle. Bingo will be played after lunch. Those attending should bring cookies for the raffle. The board meeting will be at 10 a.m. Tickets must be purchased […]
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Constitution copies offered to students LEWISTON — In conjunction with Constitution Day, the Optimist Club of Lewiston-Auburn and the Tri-Town Optimist Club of Minot, Poland and Mechanic Falls will provide schools and students free pocket-sized Constitutions that can be used in the classroom or for home studies. Quantities are limited and will be given on […]