The Scottish Rite Masons’ holiday event, also held in Farmington, feeds up to 1,000 people annually.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Twenty years later, hungry eaters still flock to Saco church meal where ‘they treat you like family’
Most Holy Trinity Church prepares 52 turkeys for the free annual event.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maranacook schools propose $5.8 million facilities bond
Public hearings are scheduled in Manchester, Mount Vernon, Readfield and Wayne in advance of a Jan. 8, 2019, referendum.
Posted inNew England, Sports
Sports betting set to begin in Rhode Island
The first state in New England to legalize the gaming plans on millions in revenue.
Posted inSports
Runners brave chilly conditions for Gasping Gobbler 5K
James Olivier top male finisher for annual race, while Vanessa Holman is top female finisher.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
‘A day about sharing’: Community gathers for Thanksgiving dinner in Oakland
The Messalonskee Thanksgiving Day Community Meal, now in its 29th year, serves about 1,300 meals each year.
Posted inNation & World
Oldest U.S. Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 106
Ray Chavez of San Diego always felt the loss of his ‘friends and brothers’ in the attack by the Japanese.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College hockey notes: Colby looks to eliminate penalties this weekend
Maine’s Swayman a standout, while Colby women open with sweep of Bowdoin.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Waterville woman cited for illegal turn; dog still missing after crash
Judy Maheu was issued the citation after her car was rear-ended by a commercial pickup truck while she allegedly was trying to make a turn in the median strip.
Posted inNew England
Utility providing Thanksgiving meals to gas disaster victims in Massachusetts
Around 7,500 people re still living in temporary housing since the Sept. 13 explosions.