Organizers of the Union Fair — Maine Wild Blueberry Festival plan this year to bring back the long tradition of the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen competition. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 29, with the coronation ceremony at 7 p.m. With the festival being moved to the end of July it’s hoped that more […]
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Augusta library to host CareerCenter consultation
The consultant can help with many job/career-related needs that include a job search coach, resume guidance, and cover letter guidance.
Skowhegan auxiliary to recognize 1st responders, National Guard
SKOWHEGAN — Peter’s Shortier American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 plans to host a free grab-and-go ham or turkey sub meal luncheon on Monday, April 11, for Skowhegan first responders and National Guard members in appreciation for all they do for the community, according to a news release from the auxiliary. The meal will be held […]
‘Farm Tools Project’ exhibit to open at 2 Waterville locations
Waterville Creates’ “The Farm Tools Project,” an exhibition at Ticonic Gallery, at 10 Water St., Suite 106, and the Railroad Square Cinema Lobby, at 17 Railroad Square, is scheduled to open Monday, April 11. It will be on view through June 17. A visual exploration of the use of hand tools on small farms in […]
Clinton student appears in ‘College Tour’ episode
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Jennifer Burlage of Clinton was one of 18 students selected to participate in an episode of “The College Tour,” an Emmy-nominated show available on streaming platforms that allows prospective students to travel virtually across America for an inside look at colleges and universities. A crew from “The College Tour” visited Montclair State […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes March 29 winners
FAIRFIELD — Maryanne Trafton and Su Morrison were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s March 29 game. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second. In a tie for third were Paul and Judy Jones, and Joyce and Ed Rushton. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in […]
Central Maine business briefs: Minnesota dock company visits Dock Guys in Winslow
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Palermo library to hold drive-up chili fundraiser
The Palermo Community Library is sponsoring a drive-up chili fundraiser, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the 2789 Route 3 library. The cost is $7 for a meal with homemade chili (spicy, mild or meatless), according to a news release from the library. Orders will be accepted by calling 207-993-2040, […]
Whitefield school registering pre-K, kindergarteners
Whitefield School is accepting pre-kindergarten applications and kindergarten registrations for next year. Children must be 4 years old by Oct. 15 to be eligible for pre-k, and 5 years old by Oct. 15 to be eligible for kindergarten. Those with a child they would like to enroll in one of these classes for the 2022/23 […]
Skowhegan church to hold benefit takeout dinner
SKOWHEGAN — A benefit takeout dinner is scheduled for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. The chicken cordon bleu meal with pie costs $10. Proceeds will help pay to have heat pumps installed at the Federated Church. To reserve a dinner by noon Friday, April 8, call […]