Blood drive planned in Winthrop WINTHROP — There will be a community blood drive held at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Route 133, on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. The drive is open to all qualifying donors, and all are welcome. A form of identification is required to donate. FMI, appointment: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Danville […]
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Center to hold school supplies drive
STRONG — Strong Area Health and Dental Center is hosting a drive Aug. 14 to 25 for new school supplies to provide students with the tools they need to learn and grow in the classroom. The event is being held in celebration of National Health Center Week, which runs from Aug. 13 to 19. This year’s […]
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First Auburn Seniors to meet AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, for a regular meeting. The board meeting will be at 10 a.m. Those attending should bring a bag lunch and coffee cup. Bingo will be played. Dues are still being collected from those who have […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter offers adoption fee discount to ease overcrowding
FARMINGTON — Summer is a crowded time of year at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. To adopt out animals, the shelter is offering a $25 donation fee for adult cats through Monday, July 31. The shelter is also seeking donations of scooping cat litter and Purina Cat Chow. This week’s Cat of the Week is […]
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WWII veteran to speak HARRISON — John DiPretoro will speak on his World War II experiences at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at the Caswell Conservancy Center. DiPretoro will share his experiences of being a naval aviator, manning a World War II torpedo bomber in the Pacific Theater from late 1944 to early 1945. DiPretoro […]
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Lunch program to celebrate 25 years NORWAY — Oxford Hills Area Association of Churches has served the Norway Community Free Lunch Program since 1992. In 2016, it served 4,523 meals for a cost of $1,279 or 14 cents per person, thanks to the help of local business, including the Good Shepherd Food Bank. A celebration […]
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Corporators’ meeting of the Farmington Library FARMINGTON — The annual corporators’ meeting of the Farmington Public Library will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the library. Those interested in becoming a corporator, meeting existing corporators, or interested in sharing ideas may may attend. Corporators may volunteer for short or long-term projects, […]
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Helping the animals
Caleb Libby of Auburn presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations given to him at his 8th birthday. The second-grader at Sherwood Heights Elementary School, shown with Smudges, donated pet food, treats, pellets and cleaning supplies. The society is at 55 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-2311, savingpetsinmaine.org, facebook/GAHumane.
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Blood, platelet donors needed following winter storm
PORTLAND — The American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors throughout Maine to give blood or platelets following the recent winter storm, which forced 27 area blood drives to cancel, causing about 900 donations to go uncollected. There is a critical need for platelet and type O negative donors. Lewiston: 10 a.m. to 3 […]
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Relay for Life Kick dinner rescheduled RUMFORD — Relay for Life Kick Dinner scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, at the Rumford Eagles on Rumford Avenue has been postponed until Thursday, April 6. Otisfield community lunch canceled OTISFIELD — The Otisfield community lunch planned for Wednesday, March 15, has been canceled.