Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday LEWISTON — Hundreds of Lewiston/Auburn area residents will unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Lakes and Mountains Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Simard-Payne Memorial Park. Check-in is at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 10. […]
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Book sale, breakfast, boutique WAYNE — A book sale, breakfast and boutique as part of First Saturday will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Williams House, 17 Old Winthrop Road. Coffee, tea, scones and quiche will be for sale to benefit the Williams House. Shop at the ongoing book […]
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Pomona Grange to meet with Danville AUBURN — On Wednesday, Aug. 20, members of Androscoggin Pomona Grange No. 1 will gather at Danville Junction Grange on Grange Street in Danville for evening of food, fun and fellowship. Members will gather at 6 p.m. for a potluck supper followed by evening of relaxing bingo. Members should […]
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People You Know: Kathy Martin, teacher-turned-principal
SABATTUS — As soon as school let out in Auburn in June, Kathy Martin headed here, eight miles away, for the last week of classes and let students fire away. What was her favorite book? they asked. Her favorite movie? What’d she like to do with her family in the summer? All the important things, […]
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Maine Turnpike: Bridge work to create delays in Litchfield
LITCHFIELD — Motorists using the Maine Turnpike to travel through Litchfield next week may be delayed. The Maine Turnpike Authority says traffic will be stopped Monday through Wednesday evenings at Mile 91. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., crews will stop traffic periodically in both directions to place steel at the West Road Bridge. Each […]
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Spaghetti supper at Legion AUBURN — William Rogers Post 153 will hold a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Menu will include spaghetti, salad bar, Italian bread and assorted desserts. Cost is $4 for 12 and under, $7 for 13 and older. Cram the Van for GAHS AUBURN — On Saturday, […]
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Power line dig finds forgotten farms, pottery, historic sites in Litchfield
LITCHFIELD — Central Maine Power Co. hired a New Hampshire firm to scout 430 miles of power line corridor during its billion-dollar upgrade to look for archaeologically relevant finds. After excavating at 28 spots, 23 were eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, according to Ellen Marlatt of Independent Archaeological Consulting. What they found […]
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Well done – Student achievements
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Anna C. Snook of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude from Boston College at its 138th commencement on May 19. Snook, who majored in sociology and environmental studies, is the daughter of Cathy and Ed Snook, and a graduate of Cheverus High School. — NASHVILLE — Meghan […]
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Kennebec Land Trust programs include loons, eagles, butterflies
WINTHROP/LITCHFIELD — Kennebec Land Trust will hold the following July programs. Call 377-2848 or email [email protected] to register. The program “Loons and Eagles on Cobbossee Lake” will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18. Lisa Kane, MDIFW natural science educator, will teach about the loons and eagles of Cobbossee Lake. Bring water […]
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Dead pigs dumped in Litchfield
LITCHFIELD — It’s a mystery of four not-so-little piggies. Four pigs weighing 300-plus pounds each were killed and dumped down an embankment on a country road here where the stench got the attention of passers-by. Animal Control Officer Jeff Flaherty said he received the initial complaint from children walking on Gustin Road on May 15, […]