Resource Fair is today LEWISTON — The Wellness and Recovery Center will hold its third annual Resource Fair at 100 Pine Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. The nonprofit organization promotes the health and wellness of the citizens of Androscoggin County who experience a mental illness by providing recovery oriented programs […]
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Quilt class begins May 15 MONMOUTH — An eight-week quilt class will begin Tuesday, May 15, at the Packard Activity Center, which is in the lower level of the United Church of Monmouth, beginning at 5:30. The quilt is called The Disappearing 9-Patch Cuddle Quilt. The class is $25 for the eight weeks. Contact Nancy […]
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H.S. Softball: Monmouth edges Madison
MONMOUTH — For much of Friday’s softball game, Reen Kahl was firing pitches across the plate with accuracy and ferocity. In the seventh inning, in a scoreless tie, she hurled herself at the plate instead. With the bases loaded and nobody out, Kahl sat waiting at third. When a wild pitch hit the dirt and […]
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Fiddlehead fundraiser GRAY — The Fiddlehead Art & Science Center’s 5th annual Silent & Live Auction Fundraiser, “Palette,” will take place Saturday, May 19. This year to build more excitement, the center is offering an online portion to the auction through a fundraising website called “Bidding for Good.” Online bidding is ongoing now through May […]
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Softball notebook: Smooth sailing for Monmouth’s Kahl
While much of Monmouth’s infield is a bit green, there’s a seasoned and dominant presence in the pitcher’s circle. Kristine “Reen” Kahl had already established herself was one of the top hurlers in the Mountain Valley Conference since pitching as a freshman. That was despite missing a sizable part of her sophomore season to a […]
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Rejeanne T. LeClair
AUBURN — Rejeanne T. LeClair, 86, of Monmouth, formerly of River Street, Lewiston, died Wednesday, May 2, at the Hospice House. She was born in Lewiston, Oct. 8, 1925, a daughter of the late Emile and Malvina Robitaille Ouellette. She was educated in Lewiston schools and Mount Merici Academy. She was married to Lucien LeClair […]
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H.S. Baseball: Ramblers reel in Mustangs
WINTHROP — It doesn’t matter if you’re in the big leagues or playing Babe Ruth, or if the move makes perfect strategic sense. Watching the guy in front of you get intentionally walked feels like a personal attack. Based on Wednesday’s body of work, leading by a run with two out and first base open […]
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Softball: Monmouth growing fast
MONMOUTH — Rachel Bernier expected some growing pains this season. So far, the Monmouth softball coach has just watched her team grow. Though Monmouth boasts one of the top pitchers in the Mountain Valley Conference, the Mustangs also field a very young squad around her. Still, Bernier’s club is unbeaten after Monday’s 4-0 win over […]
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RCAM to offer gardening services
LEEDS — Having a tough time putting good food on the table? Become a member of the Rural Community Action Ministry’s Gardening Services. Create your own garden, grow fresh vegetables, eat healthy. The program is open to any who are income eligible or elderly or disabled, a beginner or experienced gardener and who live in […]
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D. Burnham: Willful disregard for truth
Recently, I had a distasteful conversation with a Lewiston businessman. This man did a great job at a great price with the task I brought him. Our conversation led him to elaborate on problems this country faces. It was a diatribe against various ethnic and religious groups which I will not repeat. Various slurs were […]