DAR meeting

LEEDS — Mary Dillingham Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at Pike’s Oasis. Willoughby Wight will be the guest speaker.

Any woman over the age of 18 is eligible to join DAR if they can prove a direct blood line to a Revolutionary era patriot. DAR has genealogists available to help with research and documentation. The organization is one of the oldest service organizations in existence, focusing on patriotism, education and historic preservation. For more information, call Bev Robbins at 577-0706.

Danville Grange meeting

AUBURN — Members of Danville Junction Grange will meet on Thursday, March 10, at the hall for supper at 6 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m., and CWA Night will be observed with guests filling the offices. The program will be presented by the Committee on Women’s Activities. Members are reminded to bring their scones for the cooking contest. All members and guests are invited to attend.

Commerical Travelers meeting

MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Bucknham Oaks. Officers for the new year will be installed. A potluck supper will be served at the close of the meeting. All members and guests are invited to attend.

Cribbage results

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on March 3 were:

First: Gerry Therrien and Ron Hynes; second: Arnold Burgess and Les Buzzell; third: Guy Dube and Val Asselin; fourth: Anna Faucher and Lorraine Fillion; fifth: Aaron Burke and Victor Bernier.

The next game will be played at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 10. For further information, call Roger Labbe at 212-9253.

Santorum to speak at Bates

LEWISTON — The Bates Republicans and the Young America’s Foundation are hosting former Pennsylvania senator and possible presidential candidate Rick Santorum at Bates College on Monday, March 14. The senator will speak on the topic of radical Islamic extremism and the future of American foreign policy at 7 p.m. in the Muskie Archives, 70 Campus Ave. Open to the public; seating is limited.

WATERVILLE — A representative from Thomas College will visit Edward Little High School in Auburn at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15,  and Lisbon High School at 1 p.m. on March 15.

The representative will meet with students to discuss Thomas’ academic and sports programs, and its residential life opportunities. For more information about Thomas, visit www.thomas.edu.