WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he’d “certainly meet” with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and without preconditions, if the Iranian leader were willing. Speaking Monday during a joint news conference with Italy’s premier, Trump said he would meet with the Iranians “anytime they want to.” “I’ll meet with anybody,” he said. “There’s nothing […]
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Trinity Jubilee Center director to address L-A Rotary
AUBURN — Erin Reed, executive director of the Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston, will address the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club on Thursday, July 19. The club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Village Inn, 165 High St. Reed has been involved in the Jubilee Center since 2004. She also serves as the Center’s […]
First Auburn Seniors to meet
AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, for a lunch of finger rolls, followed by a bingo game. Tickets will be on sale for the July 18 barbecue, but dues must be paid before purchasing a ticket. There will be no meeting July 4. Fifty members attended […]
Turner selectmen to hold special town meeting
TURNER — The board of selectmen announced Monday the town will vote on acquiring the Turner Natural History Club and Museum at a special town meeting this month. The board first voted in favor of asking residents if they want to acquire the building in September 2017. The building at 442 Turner Center Road sits […]
Androscoggin County Democrats to meet
LEWISTON — The monthly meeting of the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Democratic Coordinated Campaign Office, 124 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Guest speaker will be Secretary of State Matt Dunlap, who will talk about his efforts to counteract voter suppression, and what the public can do […]
Minot Historical Society hears about teaching English overseas
Annette Vance Dorey, left, spoke about teaching English to students and instructors in Poland to the Minot Historical Society during its May 8 meeting. She is pictured with Hester A. Gilpatric, society president. A map of Poland is between them. Dorey will travel to Lithuania next summer. The Minot Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. […]
Basilica researcher Julie-Anne Baumer to address Lisbon Historical Society
LISBON FALLS — “Lisbon’s Catholics – Every Church A Basilica” is Lisbon Historical Society’s topic for their June meeting. Julie-Ann Baumer will discuss her research on the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, June 13, at the Lisbon Historical Society, 18 School St. Her talk will include an historical overview of the basilica’s […]
Livermore Falls Women's Club elects officers
LIVERMORE FALLS — The General Federation of Women’s Clubs/Livermore Falls Women’s Club met recently at the Harris House, a 12-bed intermediate care facility for people with intellectual disabilities. Director of Social Services Diane Woods spoke about the history of the house and her duties, and Director of Activities June Allen spoke about the programs for the […]
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Historical society to hold potluck FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 21, for a potluck at the North Church, 118 High St. A short meeting will follow. The program will be “Whatzit?” Bring an unusual old item and try to “stump” the audience. Readers, Writers and Runners 5K PHILLIPS […]
Livermore Falls Women’s Club awards membership pins for first time
LIVERMORE — The GFWC/Livermore Falls Women’s Club met at the Masonic Hall for the April meeting. Guest speaker was Stephanie Crowe of Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage and Hope (SEARCH), which provides volunteer support services to seniors in Androscoggin and Franklin counties. The need in Franklin County is the highest rate for these services. Crowe […]