SKOWHEGAN — Cyndi L. French of Winslow, Peter Lyman of Norridgewock, Roger Chamberland of Skowhegan and Jared Perkins of Skowhegan have been named Melvin Jones Fellows by the Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of their commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is […]
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Area students graduate from Emerson College
BOSTON — Three area students recently graduated from Emerson College. Alexa Gallant of Augusta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing, literature and publishing. Allison Hughes from Burnham received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Emily Curtis from Pittsfield received a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing, literature publishing. Check […]
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Damariscotta talk to cover prolific writer Elizabeth Coatsworth
DAMARISCOTTA — Lincoln County Historical Association plans to continue its series of talks on Women Writers of Lincoln County with a talk by Gary Lawless. The talk, Elizabeth Coatsworth at Chimney Farm, is set for 6 p.m Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Porter Meeting Hall in Skidompha Library, 184 Main St. in Damariscotta. Lawless, a poet, […]
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Skowhegan River Fest 2022 events planned
The Skowhegan River Fest, hosted by Main Street Skowhegan, started Sunday and will continue throughout the week. Designed to showcase the potential of the Kennebec River Gorge as the future home of the Skowhegan River Park, the festival is Skowhegan’s annual multi-day celebration of recreation and life on the Kennebec. The following events are planned. […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes July 26 winners
WATRVILLE — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s July 26 game. Wilma Pouliot and Karen Torrey placed second, and Gabrielle Rice and Jessie Gunther took third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own […]
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Mills foundation to host open house Aug. 6 in Rome
Visitors welcome to tour the property and meet Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills.
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Readfield student earns spot on Emmanuel College dean’s list
BOSTON — Christina Roy of Readfield has made 2022 spring dean’s list at Emmanuel College. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Check out upcoming area events!
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Local filmmakers win prizes at Maine International Film Festival
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center recently announced the winners of the Tourmaline and Audience Favorite Prizes from the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival. This year’s festival featured nearly 100 films, 22 of which were made in Maine. The Tourmaline Prizes, awarded for the first time this year and named for Maine’s state gem, […]
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August Book Walk set for Palermo
PALERMO — The Palermo Community Library plans to hold a Book Walk from Friday, Aug. 5 through Monday, Sept. 5. Participants can read a book while hiking the Palermo Preserve trails at 1401 Turner Ridge Road. The featured story is “Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit” by Chris Van Dusen. As families walk along the wooded […]
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Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club names winners
The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge winners for July 20 were Marilyn Bird and Paul Jones. Jan Arey and Vern Arey took 2nd place. The winners for July 21 were Marilyn Ware and Martha Morrill. Ken Harvey and Patricia Damon placed second, and the Areys took third place, and Dennis Purington and Glen Angell tied Tom […]