Democrats to meet on Valentine’s Day LEWISTON — The Lewiston Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Lewiston Armory. Participants should enter through the left side front door. All who want to get involved in local or state politics or to voice their opinion on the […]
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Patricia O'Donnell to lead MWPA writing workshop at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (MWPA) has announced an upcoming workshop on writing a memoir at the Auburn Public Library. On Saturday, March 3, Patricia O’Donnell, a professor of creative writing at the University of Maine in Farmington, where she directs the BFA program, will teach “Finding the Story Amid the Pieces,” […]
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Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School lists honor roll
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has announced the secod-quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year. High Honors Grade nine: Derek Brooker, Rowan Cayer, Aleena Chase, Cassidy Dumont, Bram Dustin, Logan Keane, Lauren Kimball, Molly Littlefield, Lexi Mack, Raine McGinnis, Genevieve Montagna, Kara Moxcey and Atticus Soehren. Grade 10: Samuel Morton, Marissa Paine […]
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WLU discussing L-A image AUBURN — “Changing Faces: Using History to Promote L-A” will discuss the image of Lewiston and Auburn, the mill towns they were and how that image may be updated. The Woman’s Literary Union will host John Henderson, local historian, as he outlines a strategy to use history to change the area’s […]
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Farmington Rotary donates to Emblem Club
Farmington Emblem Club 460 President Shannon Smith accepts a $100 donation from Glenn Kapiloff, president, Farmington Rotary. The Farmington Rotary has a long history of supporting the Basket Beano event held annually. This year’s Basket Beano will take place Sunday, March 11, at the Farmington Elks Lodge. Tickets are $20. To sponsor a basket or […]
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Leeds student helps animals
Elliot Moize, left, of Leeds presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from his ninth birthday on Jan. 20. Moize, a third-grade student at the Leeds Central School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of gifts. Guests donated pet food and treats. The shelter is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. […]
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Military Note: Freeport grad completes military training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class Joseph P. Burke graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles […]
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Low-cost clinic for pets in Brunswick BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society will host an animal clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10, at 190 Pleasant St. It will offer low-cost rabies vaccinations, microchipping, nail-trimming and ear cleaning. Horses Across Maine to meet OXFORD — Horses Across Maine holds monthly meetings at 6 p.m. […]
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Rock climbing at Farmington Rec FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department is offering free indoor rock climbing for adults 18 and older of all skill levels from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Farmington Community Center gymnasium stage. The bouldering wall, which stands 8 feet tall and 40 feet wide, was acquired through […]
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Sexual misconduct to be discussed at Lifetree Cafe
LEWISTON — The fallout from recent sexual abuse allegations will be explored at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, “In the News: Sexual Misconduct,” will provide an opportunity to discuss the recent avalanche of sexual misconduct accusations. “From Hollywood to the media to politics, accusations of sexual misconduct […]