AUBURN — The Penley Corner Church on Riverside Drive will hold its annual all-faith service at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13. The church was built in 1833 on land donated by Captain John Penley. Upkeep is done through donations and voluntary work. There will be a business meeting of the Penley Corner Church and Cemetery […]
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Church lunch during Moxie Days LISBON — Lisbon United Methodist Church will serve lunch during the Moxie Days festival on Saturday, July 12, at 14 School St. Menu items include lobster or crab meat rolls, hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and water. There will also be a baked goods table and yard sale. The rolls […]
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Spirit of America awards local volunteers
AUBURN — David Trider is one of those people. Whenever someone is in need in the town of Leeds, Trider seems to be around, chipping in with carpentry work here, an electrical fix there and, of course, those 55 years on the volunteer Fire Department. “There are just so many wonderful things that David has […]
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RSU budget is approved
The $27.28 million budget for RSU 5 was approved Tuesday by a vote of 1,264 to 908, even though two of the three district towns rejected it. Votes for the 2014-15 spending plan were: Freeport, 946-366; Durham, 223-371; and Pownal 95-171. — Connie Footman
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Dance, karaoke to take place June 14 AUBURN — A “Let’s Dance” dance and karaoke will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at VFW Post 1603 at 588 Minot Ave. Open to the public. There is no cover charge. There will be live DJ AaronC, ’50s and ’60s music, free finger […]
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Residents to vote on proposed RSU 5 budget Tuesday
DURHAM — Residents in Regional School Unit 5, Durham, Freeport and Pownal, will vote on a proposed $27.33 million school budget for 2014–2015 on Tuesday. The budget, up from last year’s $25.93 million figure, was adopted by the RSU 5 Board of Directors at the annual budget meeting on May 28, but it needs voter […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRUNSWICK — Viola Rothschild, daughter of Norman Harry and Cheng Mei Rothschild and granddaughter of Catharine and Michael Rothschild of Phillips, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in China for 2014-15. She also received the Government and Legal Studies Department Prize for Excellence in Comparative Politics at Bowdoin College and attained highest honors […]
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Well done – Student achievements
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Aubie Greenleaf of Auburn was inducted into the International Honor Society Chi Sigma Iota Alpha Chapter on March 22 at Ohio University Athens, where she is a graduate student. She graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn. She is the daughter of Helena and Jon Woodhead, step-daughter of David Farr, and […]
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Girl Scout Daisy and Flower Friends Parties set locally
AUBURN — Girl Scouts of Maine will host girl and adult Girl Scout Daisy and Flower Friends Parties locally. Girls entering kindergarten and first grade this coming fall and their parents/chaperones are invited to attend the informational meetings to find out about the ways today’s girls are participating in Girl Scouting and how the Daisy […]
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Concert raffle benefits Jubilee Center LEWISTON — The Trinity Jubilee Center is raffling off a pair of tickets to the upcoming Celtic Woman concert at the Bangor Waterfront on May 30. Raffle tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at www.trinityjubileecenter.org/Contribute.html or by cash or check at Downtown Handmade and Vintage, 182 Lisbon St. […]