WATERVILLE — An “over 35” informal pick-up basketball group meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at the Alfond Youth Community Center, 126 North St. Men and women at least 35 years old who would like to join can call Peter Beckerman at 207-547-4411 or Club Athletic Director Beth LaFountain at 207-873-0684. There a nominal charge of […]
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Gardiner to host Swine & Stein Brewfest Oct. 7
Gardiner’s Swine & Stein Brewfest is set for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. It will feature samples from some of Maine’s best breweries, cideries, meaderies, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. Organized by Gardiner Main Street, this annual fall beer festival also includes a full line up […]
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Erskine Academy sets parent/teacher conferences for Oct. 4, 5
SOUTH CHINA — All parents of Erskine Academy students can attend fall parent/teacher conferences, set for 3-7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 4-5 at 309 Windsor Road. To avoid long waiting lines, Oct. 4 has been designated for students whose last names begin with A through K. Oct. 5 is for students whose last names […]
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Open Book Players to hold Halloween show auditions in Wales Oct. 3
The Open Book Player plans to hold auditions for their second show of the 2023-24 season, “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road in Wales. This seasonal production will include haunting stories written by Edgar Allen Poe, Kingsly Amis, Saki, among others, and […]
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Richmond Grange to host Oct. 3 talk on Questions 5-8
RICHMOND — Enterprise Grange plans to host Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the 15 Alexander Reed Road hall. She will speak on the election process as the chief election official of the state. She will also speak on the “yes” side of Questions 5-8, the constitutional amendments. Grange is non-partisan and […]
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Waterville library to host 2023 Nosh & Knock Off fundraiser Oct. 28
The Waterville Public Library plans to host “Nosh & Knock Off: An Interactive Mystery Event,” an evening of mystery and magic at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the 73 Elm St. library. This fifth annual fundraiser will be a live-acted event. Nosh & Knock Off 2023 will feature an original script, “Murder at the […]
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‘Jaws’ ranked as one of the great films of survival
You remember the opening with John Williams’ score that ran the notes like ice pellets down your spine, don’t you?
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Waterville Children’s Grief Support groups to start Oct. 12
WATERVILLE — The next six-week session of Hope’s Place, a grieving children’s program offered by Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, is set for 6-7 p.m. Thursdays starting Oct. 12. Hope’s Place groups will be held at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment […]
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Panel to discuss Question 3 on Pine Tree Power in Damariscotta Oct. 5
DAMARISCOTTA — A Lincoln County Community Conversations panel discussion on Nov. 7 referendum ballot Question 3 is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the American Legion Post 42, 527 Main St. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. […]
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St. Albans nonprofit sponsors statewide conference participants
St. Albans-based nonprofit SKILLS, Inc. sponsored several individuals from the organization to attend the Speaking Up for Us statewide conference, held Sept. 19-20 in Waterville. The group — Irene Corbin, Laurie Boutelle, Suzie Gross and Roberta Lessard — joined peers from across the state to discuss and learn about self advocacy. Speaking Up For Us […]