The Box of Joy program, facilitated by Skowhegan and Western Maine Lakes churches, helps children in need. To participate, individuals and families fill a shoe box or boxes with gifts and mark the box for a boy or a girl and the approximate age. In general, toys, hygiene items and school supplies are acceptable. Items […]
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Mechanic Falls loses deal to sell former medical building
Pleasant Street property on the market since 2019.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Women in Small Business: Kathie Leonard created her own career ladder at Auburn Manufacturing
Entrepreneur co-founded a manufacturing company at a time when women owned only 4% of U.S. businesses.
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Mechanic Falls society to host historical tour Sept. 21
The Mechanic Falls Historical Society plans to sponsor a tour and present a history of the Advent Christian Campground at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 128 Lewiston St. The campground is located on Route 121, about a mile from the center of town. Patricia Dyer and Lindsey Anderson will conduct a site tour of […]
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Poland regional schools recognize 20-, 10-year staff members
During Regional School Unit 16’s annual Opening Day Ceremony on Aug. 29, staff members were honored for their 10 or 20 years of continued service, according to a news release from the Poland-based RSU. Its 20-year milestone staff members include Dan Knott, Carol Depot, Lauren Hendry, Elaine Fryda, Michael Hayashida, Michelle Smith, Holly Toothaker, Sue […]
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Androscoggin, Cumberland county clubs offer pocket-sized Constitutions
In conjunction with Constitution Day, Sept. 17, the Optimist Clubs of Lewiston/Auburn, Gray-New Gloucester and the Tri Town Optimist Club of Minot, Poland, and Mechanic Falls, are offering free pocket-sized Constitutions that can be used in the classroom or for home studies. The Constitutions are available to any interested schools, teachers or students. Quantities are […]
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Mechanic Falls confirms Jake Verrill as new water superintendent
The Town Council also discussed issuing permits for people who want to hunt on town-owned land.
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More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Oxford Hills
Car crash causes power outage in Oxford area
Oxford Plains Speedway loses power Saturday night, causing races to be delayed.
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Norway parish to honor patron saint with service project
Parishioners and Father Ed Clifford, pastor of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, plan to honor their parish’s patron saint while encouraging joy-filled service to those in need of mercy. Community members and parishioners from St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris St. in Norway, and Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm St. in Mechanic […]