WAYNE — Jeff Wainoris, curator and docent for the Vaughan Homestead, will give an illustrated talk “The 1794 Vaughan Homestead: 200 years of History” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at Cary Library’s Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. The free program, about the history of the Vaughans and their home, will be followed by […]
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RFA to hold open auditions for ‘Mamma Mia!’
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will hold open auditions for actors, singers and dancers for its summer 2019 Production of “Mamma Mia!” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, and from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Production dates are 7 p.m. June 28, […]
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25th annual Rural Living Day set for April 6
THORNDIKE — The 25th annual Rural Living Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Mount View High School, 577 Mount View Road. Participants can choose from 24 different workshops on topics that include backyard beekeeping; solar energy; Amish technology; growing hops, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, strawberries or rice […]
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Augusta law firm welcomes husband and wife attorneys; Deadline for 2019 New England Innovation Awards submissions April 1
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Erskine Academy’s Soule to receive 2019 Principal’s Award
Braden Soule, of Fairfield, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2019 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Headmaster Michael McQuarrie. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Soule is a consistent […]
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Pre-K program registration applications available
Registration packets for the Manson Park Pre-Kindergarten Program are available at the Superintendent’s Office at 167 School St., Suite A, in Pittsfield. The free program is open to all families of School Administrative District 53 and strives to provide children and families with the stepping stones for academic and social learning. Qualifying children must be […]
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Augusta Nature Club to meet March 20
The Augusta Nature Club will hold its luncheon meeting on Wednesday, March 20, at the Capital Area Technical Center at 40 Pierce Drive. Attendees should arrive by 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at noon, followed by a brief business meeting. Katrina Zenhainc from Eco Maine out of Portland will give a program about recycling. […]
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Manchester’s Schrader receives Blood Services Award
LEWISTON – Jack Schrader, of Manchester, was one of nine individuals honored March 5 at the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross’ 16th annual Real Heroes Awards Breakfast for going above and beyond in service to others, according to a news release from the American Red Cross, Maine Region in Portland. […]
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Lakes Region Forum to feature Michael Miclon
WINTHROP — The Lakes Region Forum is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the King Event Room at the Bailey Public Library on 39 Bowdoin St.. Michael Miclon, executive/artistic director for Johnson Hall, will present the talk “Vaudeville in Maine.” The program will take place according to a news release from […]
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SAD 53 kindergarten registration applications available
School Administrative District 53, which includes the towns of Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield, has 2019-20 kindergarten registration applications available at Manson Park School, 179 Lancey St. in Pittsfield. Children eligible to attend kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. As part of the screening process, children will be involved in activities, […]