Three different square dance groups plan to start new classes for beginners to learn to square dance the week of Monday, Sept. 19. In Waterville, the Central Maine Square Dance club will meet every Tuesday night at the George Mitchell School on Dutton Street. In St. Albans, the St. Albans group plans to meet every […]
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Annual Central Maine Ladies Retreat set for Waterville church
WATERVILLE — Author and international speaker Cynthia Heald of Arizona is scheduled to be the featured speaker at the annual Central Maine Ladies Retreat on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, Marston Road. The daylong event begins with breakfast at 8 a.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $25. […]
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Lincoln County committee to host harvest dinner Oct. 2 in Jefferson
JEFFERSON — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to hold its annual harvest dinner at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Le Barn, at 132 Waldoboro Road. “We’re thrilled that Jim and Marie Lindsey have loaned us the use of this remarkable building that they have so lovingly restored,” said Valarie Johnson, organizer of the […]
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Five local students have been named to the 2022 summer dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. They are Ashley Byrnes of Greene, Joseph Rinaldi of Bowdoin, Elizabeth Kearney of Augusta, Lizsandra Lopez of Winslow and Patric Moore of Waterville. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who […]
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Waterville adoption agency receives $35K from New Balance Foundation
Maine Children’s Home has been awarded a $35,000 grant from New Balance Foundation to improve and support the home’s holiday assistance program. The grant will be used to cover operational expenses for reaching as many families as possible; making Christmas Program more responsive by connecting families to mental health and parenting supports; and updating the […]
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Waterville academy staff, teachers volunteer at ReStore
WATERVILLE — Teachers and staff at Mount Merici Academy recently volunteered their time for a community service day at Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity/ReStore. The volunteers helped clean up the store and filled a 35-foot Dumpster and regular Dumpster with items no longer needed. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Wilton lodge to hold takeout supper Sept. 17
The lodge is accepting reservations for orders until Sept. 16.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on Sept. 6 were Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop. Paul and Judy Jones placed second, and Jeannie Relling and Lynne Kerschner placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants should bring […]
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Preservation party set for Pownalborough Court House
DRESDEN — Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual benefit dinner and auction is scheduled to be held on the grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House, Cedar Grove Road, from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Anyone interested in supporting the association’s mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Lincoln County is invited to attend. […]
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Newcastle-based center to host virtual Inaugural Homestead Day
The Frances Perkins Center is scheduled to celebrate the life and work of Perkins with a virtual inaugural Homestead Day at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. The event will honor the inspiring role of the Perkins Family ancestral homestead, a National Historic Landmark located in Newcastle, in Perkins’ work for social justice and economic security, […]