ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney-Hopkins
The Ashland Congregational Church on the Sheridan Road will be hosting a concert featuring the local favorite Aroostook River Voices singing group.
The concert will be held Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted and a reception will follow the concert.
What a wonderful world
Nadine Beckwith of Ashland took part in the Planet Head Day held recently on the UMPI campus. In exchange for shaving her head in support of cancer patients, Beckwith raised over $1,200 for the organization C-A-N-C-E-R (Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery). Beckwith extends her appreciation and offers a “tremendous thank you” to her friends, neighbors, local residents and her employer who allowed her to accept donations while at work, in addition to making a donation.
Ongoing events
The Portage Lake ATV Club will meet every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Office. All are welcome to attend. Contact Rena Belanger for membership or more information at 435-2780.
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens meet the first and third Thursday at noon for a potluck luncheon at the LeBlanc Junkins VFW Post 9699 on the Portage Road with a meeting to follow. This active and growing club of senior citizens also takes trips to various restaurants throughout The County, hosts cookouts, enjoys guest speakers and entertainment such as musicians. For more information, contact Roberta Savary at 435-6422.
The Portage Lake Over 50’s Club lunch is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall. All individuals 50 and over are invited to attend and can bring a potluck dish to share. For more information, contact Jean Clark at 435-8034 or Donna Martin at 435-7108.
The Red Hat Loonies of Portage Lake meet every third Thursday of every month at Dean’s Motor Lodge. Membership dues are $2. Come and have a great meal and a great time, too!
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and the surrounding areas. She can be reached at 207-227-7760 or Feenhop@aol.com.
