LEWISTON — The Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America will participate in the annual scouting for food event. The scouts in the Abnaki district will distribute door hangers with the information about the food drive on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23. They will return to the homes they left the door hangers […]
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RSU 4 delays vote on privatizing bus service
WALES — After more than two hours of discussion Tuesday night, the school board delayed until next week voting on whether to privatize RSU 4 bus routes. Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said the board is expected to vote at a meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Oak Hill Middle School. The district is […]
Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice: Volunteers complete training; next sessions planned
LEWISTON — Volunteer support has been an integral part of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s services for 40 years. The program is now widely recognized as one of the most extensive, nonprofit, home health care volunteer programs in Maine. Two new people completed the General Volunteer training held in February. The two volunteers completing the […]
One chance to weigh in: RSU 4 to hear private busing proposal Wednesday
WALES — The RSU 4 school board is poised to consider on March 12 whether to lay off 15 regular bus drivers and outsource busing next year for annual savings that could eventually equal $190,000. It will likely be the only time for public feedback before the decision goes ahead, Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said. RSU […]
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Team building at Lisbon High LISBON FALLS — Promoting Positive Relationships and Words Project at Lisbon High School began Wednesday, March 5. Students are participating in team building activities during their advocacies on Wednesday and Thursday in conjunction with the National Spread the Word to End the R Word Campaign. Each morning includes announcements and […]
Sabattus Seniors plan March 6 meeting, meal
SABATTUS — Sabattus Seniors will meet Thursday, March 6, at Maxwell Gill Hall for the monthly meeting and meal. This month’s menu will consist of boiled dinner, rolls, coffee and dessert. The meal will be followed by the meeting. RSVP for this luncheon must be made by March 2 by calling Pauline at 375-4037. This […]
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‘Neighbors in Need Supper’ is Feb. 22 AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church will hold a “Neighbors in Need Supper” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the vestry. The church is at 811 West Auburn Road. The supper will be a potluck with many homemade casseroles, baked beans, homemade rolls, homemade […]
Reginald J.P. Corson
1925 -2014 AUBURN — Reginald J.P. Corson, 88, of Sabattus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. He was born in Fairfield on April 28, 1925; he grew up in that area and attended local schools. Before finishing high school, he enlisted in the […]
Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]