Families gathered at the Manchester Elementary School for pumpkin painting, singing, a scavenger hunt and games marking the restart of Cub Scout Pack 622 after a three-year absence. Nationally, the Scouting program suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic as packs and troops shut down to meet federal and state requirements. Locally, officials say that Scouting lost […]
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Newport land trust to hold talk on LightHawk Conservation Flying
NEWPORT — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to present a talk by Jonathan Milne, eastern program manager for LightHawk Conservation Flying, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. The talk will be held at the Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St. Since 1979, LightHawk and its volunteer pilots have provided no-cost support to organizations seeking […]
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Benton talk to cover Maine Entomological Society, wonders of bugs
BENTON — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a talk on the insect and terrestrial arthropod fauna of Maine. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Benton Grange, 29 River Road. Geologist and retired Colby College professor Bob Nelson will introduce the Maine Entomological Society and its work. […]
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Maine Woodland Owners talk to cover next generation Oct. 18
Maine Woodland Owners plans to host an online program geared for property owners in Maine who are new to managing their woodlands, often called “next generation woodland owners.” Maine Forest Service District Forester Lauren Ouellette will present “You Have Woods … Now What?” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, as part of Maine Woodland Owners’ […]
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Bridge clubs announce recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Oct. 10 duplicate bridge session. Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey second. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie […]
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Skowhegan church group seeks vendors for Nov. 18 holiday fair
SKOWHEGAN — The Women’s Fellowship seeks vendors for its annual Mistletoe Holiday Craft Fair. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Tewksbury Hall behind the Federated Church at 13 Island Ave. Tables cost $25 each. Payment is required by Wednesday, Nov. 15. For tables and more information, […]
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American Legion Post 2 to host brunch day in Augusta Oct. 22
This event is open to the public, but one must have a ticket.
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Skowhegan Woman’s Club joins group to break silence of domestic abuse
The GFCW Skowhegan Woman’s Club painted the town yellow on Oct. 6 for Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, getting Finding Our Voices posters up in 20 business windows and having many conversations along the way. The posters feature the faces and voices of 45 Maine survivors including Gov. Janet Mills, and are the most visible way […]
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Holistic Mystic Fair set for Augusta Oct. 28
A Holistic Mystic Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave. in Augusta. Attendees can meet with a psychic medium, have a massage and get advice from non-traditional healers. They can talk with spiritualists, shamans, clairvoyants and palm, Tarot and other card readers, according […]
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Hallowell committee to host granite talk Oct. 21
The Hallowell Citizens Initiative Committee plans to host a presentation on the national impact of Hallowell Granite by Ron Kley at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21., at Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St. Kley has spent many years researching the facts, figures and anecdotes around the production and use of Hallowell Granite in many of […]