SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced new officers and the election of three new members to its board of directors, according to a news release from the Lewiston-based nonprofit. Dennis Gray, the board’s former vice chair, assumed the role of chair from outgoing Chair Patricia Vampatella, […]
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Open Farm Day celebrates Maine agriculture
Annual event is part of Real Maine’s agritourism initiative and features open house events at farms across the state.
West Sumner church plans summer services, Whatever Sale
The West Sumner Universalist Society, located at 1122 Main St. in Sumner, plans to begin summer services in July. The 10th annual Whatever Sale, held for the benefit of the church, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The event features a ticket auction with the drawing at 1:30 p.m. Organizers […]
Andrews wins GOP House District 79 primary in bid for third term
John Andrews won with 51% of the vote to defeat challengers Ryan Ricci and Dannie Abbott.
RSU 10 voters approve new school building and $30.95 million budget
About 98% of the cost of the new school building will be paid for by the Maine Department of Education in subsidized bonds.
Three running in Republican primary for Maine House District 79 seat
Two-term incumbent Rep. John Andrews of Paris is facing a party challenge from Dannie Abbott and Ryan Ricci in next week’s primary election.
Severe Weather Alert issued for central and western Maine counties
Storms Saturday night will include hail and 60 mph winds.
Rumford-based school district budget passes unanimously
A proposed $91.8 million school in Mexico will be voted on June 14.
West Paris, Sumner churches announce summer schedules
First Universalist Church of West Paris June worship services are scheduled to begin Sunday, June 5, at 208 Main St. West Sumner Universalist Church services will start Sunday, July 10, at 1122 Main St., Sumner. West Paris Worship services are held at 9 a.m. Sundays followed by a coffee hour. • June 5, The Impossible […]
RSU 10 schools to celebrate retirement of 6 staff members
The schools serving Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner plan to hold a community open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Masonic Hall on High Street in Buckfield, according to a news release from Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10. The schools plan to celebrate the retirement of George Reuter, Annette Caldwell, […]