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Out and About

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Exchange Club

of Auburn

At the Annual

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Out and About

at Happy Haven

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26 December 2025

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28 December 2025

Congratulations to The New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)

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Feature Project No. 11

JAR CO. BERWICK O FICE

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for Jar Co., including this location in Berwick, Maine.

Th exterior features a contemporary rustic aesthetic

with exposed stained w od to contrast the dark façade

and highlight th entrance. The interior was designed

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HISTORIC

EDUCATION

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PARKING

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MAGAZINE

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than just f od.

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34 December 2025

What kind of paintings do elves like best? Elf-portraits.

CALL THE PROS

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Stickers are due!

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Dear Lydia,

I’ve just started working from home and I can’t

seem to stay focused. Any suggestions??

– Struggling to Focus in Lewiston

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Oh friend, I understand this struggle deeply.

You’d think an old dog like me would have

perfect focus, but let me tell you: the moment

someone opens a snack bag, all bets are off.

The trick is setting yourself up for success

before the distractions start. Make a dedicated

workspace—even a small corner will do—so your

brain knows, “This is where we get things done.”

Try breaking your tasks into smaller chunks, the

same way I break big treats into nibble-sized

pieces. It feels more manageable, and you get

a sense of accomplishment with each little

win. Don’t forget to take breaks! A short walk, a

stretch, or yes, a small treat can reset your mind

in the best way. And be kind to yourself.

Focus doesn’t come naturally every day, even to

wise old dogs like me. What matters is that you

keep trying, keep practicing, and keep

rewarding your progress along the way.

Love and snacks,

Lydia

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People often say “bear with me”...and they never have a bear with them.

Who is Santa’s favorite singer? Beyon-sleigh.

Out and About

at Splittin’

Wood Axe

Throwing

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Throwback Ad: Gippers Sports Grill - 2008

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beware! Lol!

My wife and I often laugh about how competitive we are…but I laugh harder than her.

Holly Boom

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| EVENTS |

DECEMBER

LYDIA’S

LUNCH BUNCH

December 4

Tea & Tour at Schooner

Estates

Schooner Estates

200 Stetson Rd., Auburn

2:30pm - 4pm

SchoonerEstates.com

Episode 287

Episode 293

Episode 307

Episode 285


38 December 2025

December 5-6

A Nutcracker Christmas

Edward Little High School

77 Harris St., Auburn

Start times vary

TheDanceCenterLA.com

December 6

Pancakes with Santa

East Auburn Community School

15 Andrew Dr., Auburn

8am - 11am

Eventbrite.com

Collectibles Expo

Auburn Mall

550 Center St., Auburn

10am - 5pm

2nd Annual Holiday

Reception

Foss Mansion

19 Elm St., Auburn

10am - 2pm

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Wreath Making Workshop

Turner Public Library

98 Matthews Way, Turner

11am - 1pm

FB.com/TurnerPublicLibrary

Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs.

Claus

YWCA

130 East Ave., Lewiston

11am - 1pm

YWCAMaine.org

Photos with Krampus

Quiet City Books

124 Lisbon St., Lewiston

11:30am - 4pm

FB.com/CourtneyQuietCity

December 6

Holiday at the Plaza

Dufresne Plaza


Noon - 5pm

LewistonMaine.gov

Bad Beer Bash

Craft Brew Underground

34 Court St., Auburn

1pm

FB.com/CBUAuburn

Lewiston Maineiacs vs.

Maine Pioneers

The Colisee

190 Birch St., Lewiston

7pm

LewistonMaineiacsHockey.com

December 6-7

Christmas in Poland

798 Maine St., Poland

6th at 3pm, 7th at 2pm

December 7

Cookies, Cocoa & Skating

with Santa

The Colisee


2pm - 4pm

FB.com/TheColisee

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December 7

Christmas Parade & Tree

Lighting

City of Auburn

112 Main St., Auburn

3:30pm

AuburnMaine.gov

Christmas Tree Paint Night

Moon Stone Pottery

186 Turner St., Auburn

3pm - 6pm

FB.com/MoonStonePotteryme

Restorative Yoga &

Massage

Honey Bee Healing Hive, Yoga &

Wellness


4pm

HoneyBeeHealingHive.com

December 10

Stuff the Bus Celebration

Hilton Garden Inn

14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn

5pm - 6:30pm

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December 11

LA Metro Chamber

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Hilton Garden Inn

14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn

7am - 9pm

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December 11

Secondhand Clams

Lost Valley

200 Lost Valley Rd., Auburn

6pm

FB.com/BandSecondhand-

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December 12

Movement at the Museum -

3D Paper Snowflake

Maine MILL

35 Canal St., Lewiston

5pm

MaineMILL.org

Brian Patricks

Olive Pit Brewing

16 Main St., Lisbon Falls

6pm - 9pm

FB.com/OlivePitBrewing

Zander Nelson

Mel’s Hill Top

37 Robbins Way, Poland

6pm - 9pm

FB.com/MelsHilltop

December 12-13

Rocky for Equality

Great Falls Performing Arts

Center

30 Academy St., Auburn

Start times vary

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Maine Nordiques vs.

Johnstown Tomahawks

Norway Savings Bank Arena


12th-7:30pm, 13th-7pm

FB.com/TheMaineNordiques

December 12-14

A Christmas Carols

The Public Theatre

31 Maple St., Lewiston

Start times vary

ThePublicTheatre.org

December 13

Breakfast with Santa &

Mrs. Claus

Auburn Mall

550 Center St., Auburn

8:30am - 10:30am

FB.com/SantaLewistonAuburn

December 13

Breakfast & Photos w/Santa

LA Harley Davidson

839 Main St., Lewiston

9am

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Larry Venturino Variety

Show

Great Falls Comedy Club

34 Court St., Auburn

7:30pm

GreatFallsComedyClub.com

December 13-14

Beneath the Winter Stars

Franco Center

46 Cedar St., Lewiston

Start times vary

FrancoCenter.org

December 14

LCS Craft Fair

Lisbon Community School

33 Mill St., Lisbon

9am - 1pm

Christmas Sparkle Parade

226 Turner Center Rd., Turner

11am

FB.com/AngelaLeeKW

Family Paint Party

Wicked Illustrations

140 Canal St., Lewiston

1pm - 3pm

WickedIllustrations.com

December 17

Bates Men's Basketball vs.

Maine Maritime

Alumni Gymnasium

130 Central Ave. Lewiston

12pm

GoBatesBobcats.com

December 18

Survivor Storytellers Group

Safe Voices


5pm

SafeVoices.org

December 19

Acoustic Sunshine

The Cage

99 Ash St., Lewiston

7pm - 11pm

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Lewiston FD vs. Portland

FD Hockey

The Colisee


7pm

FB.com/TheColisee

December 19-21

Sights and Sounds of

Christmas

Franco Center

46 Cedar St. Lewiston

Start times vary

FrancoCenter.org

December 20

CMCC Basketball vs.

Vermont State Randolph


Women-12pm, Men-2pm

CMMustangs.com

Christmas at the Castle

Donald M. Gay Performing Arts

Center

77 Harris St., Auburn

4pm

MaineDanceCenter.com

December 21-23

LVCP Christmas Camp

Lost Valley

200 Lost Valley Rd., Auburn

9am - 1pm

FB.com/LVCPMaine

December 27

Drunk in Public

Fast Breaks


8pm

FB.com/DrunkInPublic2019

December 31

New Year’s Auburn

Festival Plaza


3pm - 9pm

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Dick's Auto Body................................ 31

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Mike's Complete Auto Center......... 14

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Poisson & Sons Auto Care................ 35

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Ron’s Transmission............................ 34

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BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Community Credit Union....................C

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Dirigo Federal Credit Union............ 34

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Michael G. Spaulding........................ 35

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Otis Federal Credit Union................ 17

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Great Falls Credit Union....................C

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CLEANING PROFESSIONALS

Collaborative Cleaners......................41

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Emerald Janitorial..............................34

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Simply Clean ME LLC.......................21

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CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION

Dionne Construction........................... 27

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General Concrete Cutting Services. BC

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Hird Contracting................................ 14

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DENTISTS & DENTURES

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EDUCATION/BUSINESS SERVICES

Barclay's Skindivers Paradise........... 31

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LA Metro Chamber of Commerce.... 12

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Maine Mobile CPR.............................. 34

207.330.0322

Main Street Music Lessons................ 33

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ELECTRICAL

DeBlois Electric, Inc.......................... 12

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Maine Nordiques.................................. 15

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Sea 40 Japanese Cuisine.................... 19

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The Public Theatre............................39

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William J. Rogers Post #153...........10

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Bourque's Market............................... 32

207.782.1385

Dad's Place............................................ 5

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Firehouse Grill................................... BC

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George’s Pizza.....................................41

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Gipper’s................................................27

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GridIron Restaurant............................ 9

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Hoppers Restaurant........................... 33

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KP's Place............................................35

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Nonesuch..............................................19

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Mac’s Grill............................................. 7

MacsGrill.com

Pat’s Pizza Auburn.............................. 32

patsauburn.com

Rolly's Diner.......................................31

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Roopers Beverage & Redemption...43

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Roy’s Foodland....................................35

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Sea 40 Japanese Cuisine.................... 19

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Thatcher's............................................13

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The Village Inn-Auburn.................... 16

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GIFT GUIDE

2 Brothers Tile........................................32

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Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise........... 31

207.784.7300

Blais Esthetics.....................................30

207.225.2346

Blais Flowers.......................................30

207.783.8566

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Bob's Peanuts......................................30

207.783.1731

Bourque's Market............................... 32

207.782.1385

Dick's Auto Body................................ 31

207.225-5012

Erin Dunbar - Travel Agent.............31

207.329.8517

Essence Wellness Spa LLC............... 33

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Hoppers Restaurant........................... 33

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Just-in-Time Recreation................... 30

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ME Massage Therapy........................ 31

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Pat’s Pizza Auburn.............................. 32

patsauburn.com

Splittin' Wood....................................30

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Thoughtful Giving............................. 31


Republic Jewelry................................. 32

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Rolly's Diner.......................................31

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Andwell Health Partners................... 34

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Central Maine Audiology................. 19

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Essence Wellness Spa LLC............... 33

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Little Dragon......................................36

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ME Massage Therapy........................ 31

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Maine Mobile CPR............................ 34

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Red Maple Audiology........................36

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Seniors Plus.........................................35

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HEATING & PLUMBING

Heat Pumps of Maine.........................C

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Pro-Tech Refrigeration..................... 34

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United Piping Heating & Plumbing.... 13

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Strong Propane...................................26

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

2 Brothers Tile........................................32

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Easy Self Storage..................................8

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General Concrete Cutting Services....BC

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Gutter Brothers...................................27

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Kitchen Designs by Stacy................... 2

207.754.8833

Upfront Home Inspections............... 21

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Got Bugs Pest Services LLC............41

207.242.4988

True North Landscaping..................41

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INSURANCE

Champoux Insurance......................... 27

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Lisa Laliberte-State Farm................... 6

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John Blanchette NFP Insurance...... 21

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Richard Moylan-Allstate................... 41

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LA Chamber of Commerce.............. 12

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Lewiston Live Podcast....................... 35

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PRINT & PROMOTIONAL

Coastal T-Shirts....................................6

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Evergreen Custom Printing.............34

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WIGY Radio.......................................37

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REAL ESTATE

Debbie Bodwell-Guild Mortgage..... BC

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Dubois Realty............................... 24,25

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Maine Real Estate Experience........ 41

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Maine Source Realty............................9

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RECREATION

ABC Pools............................................15

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Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise........... 31

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East Auburn Pools.............................. 16

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REDEMPTION CENTERS

Coach Terry’s Redemption Center....35

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Roopers Beverage & Redemption.....43

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Dad's Place............................................5

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RETIREMENT

Modern Woodmen of America...3, 26

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The Chapman House Assisted Living ....11

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Seniors Plus.........................................35

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The Meadows Senior Living............17

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SPORTING GOODS

Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise...............31

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Fine Line Gun Shop........................... 35

207.998.2374

G3 Firearms.........................................17

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