NORTH ANSON — The family of David Ela has donated some of his genealogy books to Stewart Public Library. Ela was a long-time trustee and treasurer of the library before he moved out of state. His interest in family genealogy has given the library many useful genealogies and genealogy research resources. This latest donation includes […]
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Johnson Hall honors 2 volunteers of year
Johnson Hall held the last concert of its free summer waterfront concert series Aug. 26 at the Life Community Church in Gardiner. At the beginning of the concert, Mike Miclon, executive director of Johnson Hall, and Pam Rideout, director of operations of Johnson Hall, honored their volunteers of the year. The award was given to […]
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Jefferson society to host last open house of year Sept. 10
The Jefferson Historical Society plans has set its final open house of the year for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Old Jefferson Town House, 7 Gardiner Road. This will be the last chance to see the 2023 exhibits on all three floors of the treasured old Town House, transformed by the society and […]
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Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September
Scouting year and area Cub Scout Packs have already begun recruiting or have set target sign-up events in their respective communities. In Vassalboro Vassalboro Pack and Troop 410 leader Christopher Santiago, a leader in both said the groups are recruiting new Cub Scouts for Pack 410, now a Family Pack, and accepting boys and girls […]
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Kennebec Chordsmen to begin rehearsals in Waterville Sept. 7
People can join the Kennebec Chordsmen for a family friendly, multi-generational musical experience. They can participate in a series of rehearsals which will culminate in a performance set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St. Rehearsals will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 7-28 at 91 […]
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Gardiner’s Troop 672 explores Florida Keys
Local Scouts spent part of their summer diving, sailing, and fishing off the Florida Keys as part of Scout Troop 672’s visit to the Boy Scouts of America’s High Adventure base, set at the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. Troop members, based in Gardiner but serving the surrounding towns, took part in the […]
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Democrats to host harvest dinner in Jefferson Oct. 1
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to host its annual harvest dinner from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Jefferson’s Le Barn event center, the restored gambrel-roofed barn at 132 Waldoboro Road. The event includes a menu of locally sourced stews and soups, and local elected officials will deliver updates on legislative initiatives. The simple […]
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Forester to offer tour of active sustainable timber harvest in Fayette Sept. 11
FAYETTE — A public tour is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, of an active sustainable timber harvest demonstration at Kennebec Land Trust’s Oak Hill property, located on Norton Road. Maine forester Harold Burnett of Two Trees Forestry will review the rationale for, and the expectations of, the selective harvest on a portion of […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Karen Torrey and Jeannie Reillig finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Aug. 29 duplicate bridge session. Ed and Joyce Rushton came in second, and Sylvia Palmer and Jessie Gunther third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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Houseplant Swap to return to Augusta library Sept. 16
AUGUSTA — People looking to rehome a houseplant, or add more to their collection, can attend Lithgow Public Library’s Houseplant Swap. The event is scheduled for 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Community Meeting Room at 45 Winthrop St. Plants can be dropped off anytime that week, or the morning of the swap. Plants […]