WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library plans to offer a free workshop, “Abstraction and the Landscape” with Karen Jelenfy, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Bryant Room at 40 Old Union Road. Using book illustrations and a piece of Jelenfy’s original work, students can reflect on artists’ use of abstraction as a […]
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Modern Woodmen chapter delivers flotation noodles
Modern Woodmen of America members in Waterville/Oakland recently purchased and collected pool flotation noodles for the Alfond Youth and Community Center’s therapy pool in Waterville. The project, which took place on Sept. 25 at local and online merchants, benefited the center’s Aquatics Program. Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, the fraternal financial services organization’s Summit […]
Local Scouts attend international camporee
EDMUNDS — Cobscook Bay State Park, located on the western shore of Cobscook Bay in Washington County, was recently the locale for the 61st annual Cobscook/Moosehorn International Scout Camporee. More than 140 Scouts and Scouters attended the “Dungeons and Dragons” themed event, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec […]
Skowhegan club donates books in memory of 3 members
Members of the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club, President Bonnie Chamberlain, Reading Group Chair Kathy Kahler and board member Mary Cayford met with Skowhegan Free Public Library Director Angie Herrick Oct. 4 at the library to read dedications and to donate books in memory of past members. The following women club […]
Association to host Great Maine Apple Day in Unity Oct. 15
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Great Maine Apple Day, a celebration of the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples, is set for noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity. This annual event celebrates the fall harvest with opportunities to connect with fruit enthusiasts, learn about apples […]
Augusta-based chamber holds 7th Up Biz Tour
AUGUSTA – The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 7th Up Biz Tour on Oct. 4. The program exposes students to businesses and career opportunities in the Kennebec Valley. In partnership with the Augusta School Department, the Kennebec Valley Chamber transported 170 seventh graders from Cony Middle School on a day-long tour of different […]
Unity-based land trust to offer October programs
Sebasticook Regional Land Trust is set to continue its series of 2023 programs with a meditative, nature exploration walk at Pleasant Lake Preserve in Stetson, a workshop to learn the Avenza Maps app, and a trail work day at Moulton’s Mill Preserve in Unity. With fall bird migrations underway, the trust also is co-sponsoring a […]
Trail of Terror at Union Fairgrounds to open Oct. 13
UNION — The Trail of Terror at the Union Fairgrounds is set to start its 2023 season Friday, Oct 13. The Trail of Terror will be open from 6:30-8:30 each night on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. The trail is suggested for those 13 years or older, according to a news release from Rick […]
Bridge clubs announces recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Three teams tied for first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Oct. 3 duplicate bridge session. Tied for first were Ed and Joyce Rushton, Natasha Rosenbaum and Nancy Nesbit, and Lynn Kerchener and Jeanie Relling. Maureen Brochu and Jenine Prewitt came in second. Games begin at 12:30 […]