“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is without a doubt the most beloved Christmas story of all time next to, of course, the Bible telling of the birth of Jesus. But since the 1938 film that starred the English actor and comedian Reginald Owen, one of the most evil businessmen in history has been etched […]
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Dementia presentations to be offered in 3 communities
“The Aging Brain: A Presentation on Dementia” is set for three area communities. This one-hour seminar aims to help alleviate “dementia worry” (aging anxiety), which develops as fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Speaker Susan Wehry is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. She is the director of AgingME, […]
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Maine-ly Harmony plans to sing holiday songs in Augusta Dec. 6
AUGUSTA — Maine-ly Harmony barbershop chorus will sing holiday songs at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St. Women who love singing harmony are welcome to join the chorus at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Randolph United Methodist Church. For more information, contact Donna Ryder at 207-582-5523 or […]
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Albion, China teen receives Eagle Scout rank, Bronze Palm
Nicholas Donald Choate of Albion and China, member of China Troop 479, accomplished something less than 4% of all Scouts achieve. On Sunday, Nov. 19, Nick received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony at the China Masonic Lodge and also the Bronze Palm for earning five additional merit badges beyond those required. The ceremony […]
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Lights of Life holiday tradition supports care at Inland Hospital
Northern Light Inland Hospital’s holiday tree is to be lit Thursday, Dec. 7
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Augusta library to host ‘Caste: A Crash Course’ Dec. 7
AUGUSTA — Sonja Thomas plans to present “Caste: A Crash Course” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library on 45 Winthrop St. This 40-minute primer on caste aims to teach about terms, caste discrimination in South Asia and in the U.S., and activism to end caste […]
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Winslow food pantry to launch event to help neighbors
To help food-insecure neighbors in December, Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry is offering a Reverse Advent Calendar event to give back to the community. One can use the calendar to help food-insecure children, seniors and adults in central Maine. To view the calendar, go to the Winslow Community Cupboard Facebook page. For each day of […]
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Hallowell library aims to raise $45K with fund campaign
HALLOWELL — The Hubbard Free Library is combining its annual fund campaign with the upcoming holiday shopping season. “Someone can support the library while crossing off names on their gift list,” said Becky Cooper said in a news release from the library. “It wouldn’t just be a donation though. We’re offering something tangible to put […]
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Pittston woman named American Lung Association volunteer of year
Longtime East Pittston resident Lynette Eastman received the Dana Dutton Volunteer of the Year award June 17 at the 39th annual Trek Across Maine, held at Saint Joseph’s College. The trek is a three-day, 180-mile bicycle fundraising ride for the American Lung Association in Maine, with 800-plus riders and over 400 volunteers. Eastman has been […]
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Mount Vernon school celebrates opening of Little Free Game Library
Mt. Vernon Elementary School recently held a grand opening for the school’s Little Free Game Library. The library was inspired by Jay Bright’s Little Free Library in Florence, Mass., funded with a grant from the Maranacook Education Foundation, and built by an elementary school grandparent Greg Hatt Sr., according to a news release from Principal […]