Author May Davidson, of Whitefield and Round Pond, will be the guest speaker at the 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, meeting of the Jefferson Historical Society at the Old Jefferson Town House, 7 Gardiner Road, Jefferson, according to a news release from the society. Davidson will share some of the many challenges, tribulations and joys […]
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Children’s paint benefit set for Oct. 19 in Jefferson
JEFFERSON — St. Giles Episcopal Church will host a kids’ version of the Paint Nite Maine program, but it will take place not at night, rather from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 72 Gardiner Road. The children will be taught how to paint their version of the Halloween cat and pumpkin image. […]
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Kennebec Historical Society logo design contest under way
Contest open to public; prize includes $100, society membership.
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Pie Crawl set for Oct. 19 in downtown Hallowell
HALLOWELL — Spectrum Generations will host a Pie Crawl from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, on Water Street. Participating downtown businesses will offer sweet or savory pie bites and a winner in each category will be decided by attendees. Participating businesses include Berry & Berry, Boynton’s Market, Cohen on the Meadows, Hallowell […]
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Farmington chamber hosts site tour of Origin facility
Jody Fletcher has been promoted to the position of company president at Maine Wood Concepts in New Vineyard.
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Reception, tours planned at St. Patrick Church Oct. 13
NEWCASTLE — A free reception and tours will highlight the history of St. Patrick Church and the contributors who have preserved its legacy for more than 200 years, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications directors, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The reception will be held at noon Sunday, Oct. 13, in the […]
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Raise the Roof Project set for Oct. 19 in Madison
MADISON — A Raise The Roof end-of-year celebration will be held from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Lakewood Golf Club Clubhouse, 803 Lakewood Road. The fundraiser is hosted by the Jim Browne Foundation and the Lakewood Ladies Association. The event will include wood-fired pizza, craft beer and entertainment. Featured music group […]
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Storytelling workshop set for Oct. 17 and 24 in Gardiner
The Gardiner Library Association will hold a storytelling workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24, at Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St., Gardiner, according to a news release from the library. Sitting around the kitchen table, on the couch in the living room, or on folding chairs around a campfire — […]
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St. Michael School lends hand on Day of Caring
AUGUSTA — Students at St. Michael School put down their books and iPads on Oct. 4, and picked up rakes, rags and gloves to help make their community a better place, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Pre-kindergarteners through eighth graders participated in the Day of […]
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Western Mountain Photography Show winners recognized
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has announced the winners in the Western Mountain Photography Show, held Sept. 14 though Oct. 6 at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in Rangeley. The theme of the exhibit was “The Artists Trail,” according to a news release from organization. The following winners of the juried exhibit each receiving […]