Yes, I did review “Bad Sisters” last week, and this is a second look. I rarely do “second looks,” but “Bad Sisters” annoyingly streams once a week on Fridays, and after watching the show on its next appearance, and reading my original copy, I realized how unfairly cursory it was. A second look at actor/writer […]
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Spectrum Generations to host 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge
AUGUSTA — Local chefs plan to go head-to-head in the Spectrum Generations 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge, set for 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Augusta Elks, 397 Civic Drive. The event will feature three local chefs who will prepare signature dishes based on the Meals on Wheels guidelines and standards. This year’s featured chefs […]
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Oakland library offers virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park
Oakland Public Library plans to offer a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the 18 Church St. library. Oakland resident and former state biologist Paul Johnson will present the virtual tour in person. Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in this country and the world. It […]
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Vassalboro library students read 1,622 hours; 12 win bikes through raffle
Throughout the summer 67 students, all members of the Vassalboro Public Library, participated in a summer reading program Bikes for Books, sponsored by Vassalboro Masonic Lodge No. 54. In mid-June the children signed up for the program and received a welcome packet which included a free book, start-up prizes and reading logs. They also received […]
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Children’s program set for Sept. 10 at Whitefield Library
The events are inspired by local writer Lisa Jahn-Clough.
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Martin earns Eagle Scout status
WINSLOW — Leaders of government and civic organizations heaped praise on teenager Ryan Steven Martin of Winslow during his Eagle Scout ceremony held on Aug. 25 at the Winslow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8835. “I am so grateful and honored to have been invited to this event tonight to honor Ryan Martin,” Winslow Town […]
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Augusta-based United Way gives $90K to 3 nonprofits
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley has invested $90,000 to advance three nonprofit programs in Kennebec County. The Innovation Fund, established in 2021, supports new, creative solutions and approaches that aim to lead to breakthroughs in UWKV’s priority area — health, education and financial stability — and help redesign the future of the Kennebec […]
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Cub Scout pack plans signup event in Sidney
Cub Scout Pack 454 plans to hold a signup event at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the New England Music Camp, 8 Goldenrod Lane in Sidney. Pack 454 has Cubs from Oakland, Sidney and Belgrade, and is for children in grades K-5. For more information, email Julie McKenney at jamez5mck@gmail.com. The Kennebec Valley Scouting […]
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Two local students graduate from University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. — Two local students graduated during ceremonies May 20-22 at the University of Rhode Island. The graduates are Morgan Morrow of Readfield and Taylor J. Easler of Belgrade. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Waterville area bridge club names recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Aug. 30 were Paul and Judy Jones, with a tie for second between the teams of Ed and Joyce Rushton, and Lorry Letourneau and Beverly St. Germain. Winners on Aug. 23 were Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop, followed by Ed and Joyce […]