The Western Foothills Land Trust recently enlarged its existing Twin Bridges Preserve by acquiring an adjacent 721-acre forest tract known as Edwards Mills, one of the Chadbourne Tree Farm working forests in western Maine. The tract includes access from Route 117 and land on both sides of the Crooked River in Norway, Otisfield and Harrison. […]
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Lewiston center accepting orders for holiday pie sale by Nov. 16
LEWISTON — Head chef John Pulsifer has returned to the Franco Center just in time to bring back the holiday pie sale. The menu lists 37 different pies, all made from scratch by Pulsifer, including the standard crust made with vegetable shortening, butter, flour and salt. The holiday pie sale has started, and orders are […]
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Community Little Theatre volunteers receive awards
Community Little Theatre President Tim Cowan presented awards to several members during the organization’s Sept. 25 annual meeting, in recognition of their outstanding service to the theater. Matt Conklin was presented the President’s Award for his efforts with lights and with overseeing the installation of the new lighting system at the theater. Maureen Perry and […]
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Auburn academy students glean apples to help hungry
AUBURN — When an opportunity cropped up for Saint Dominic Academy students to serve the community by gleaning apples, the students jumped at the chance. Wallingford’s Orchard in Auburn wanted to help the hungry by donating apples that had fallen to the ground but were still in good shape. A group of approximately 30 students, […]
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Franco Center brings back holiday pie sale
LEWISTON — Head chef John Pulsifer has returned to the Franco Center just in time to bring back the holiday pie sale. The menu lists 37 different pies, all made from scratch, including the standard crust made with vegetable shortening, butter, flour and salt. The pie sale has started, and orders are being taken by […]
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Literacy Volunteers celebrates ‘Hometown Heroes’
Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]
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Sellers and rebuilders unite to help veteran with home makeover in Lewiston
Members of the Maine Association of Realtors joined several board members from Rebuilding Together L/A Maine for a home makeover and team-building experience at Dennis Lemieux’s house.
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Lisbon to hold annual harvest festival Oct. 28
LISBON FALLS — The 14th annual Lisbon Harvest Festival is set for 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the MTM Community Center, 18 School St. The free event, organized by Positive Change Lisbon, provides an opportunity for local nonprofit groups to raise money, as well as a way for the community to come together to […]
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Chesterville to continue tradition with poetry night Oct. 20
The annual Chesterville Poetry Night is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, 3 Borough Road. The event has drawn a faithful audience over many years, but always welcomes new participants. The gathering features an open mic for those who wish to read or perform on a first-come, […]
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Lewiston center to open its crypt of former St. Mary’s Church
LEWISTON — The Franco Center is set to host “Fright Night” walks through its crypt on Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 19, 20 and 21, at 46 Cedar St. The crypt will be open from noon to 5 p.m. each day of the event. During daytime hours, the walk will provide less of a scare than […]