A photo of Mrs. Helen Madden’s sixth/seventh grade class is one of many photos in the 2024 edition of the Jefferson Historical Society’s Vintage Photos Calendar now available for sale. All are named in the calendar. The calendar also has photos of 11 local servicemen who served in Vietnam — 10 at the same time, […]
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Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival to have more river views on tap Sept. 2
SKOWHEGAN — On Saturday, Sept. 2, more than 1,000 attendees from New England and beyond are expected to gather downtown for the annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival. The festival will feature one key difference this year — it will take place overlooking the Kennebec River. One of the only festivals in the state to feature […]
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Waterville hospice to offer 2 support groups starting in September
WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area has two upcoming support groups. The General Grief Support Group is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 5. A Partner Loss Group is slated from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 6. Both groups will be in person at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center at […]
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Waterville Opera House to hold ‘Elf the Musical’ auditions
WATERVILLE — Auditions for “Elf the Musical” are set for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, and Tuesday, Sept. 5, at The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually […]
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Wiscasset Art Walk to display photographs illustrating addiction stories Aug. 31
Bath photographer captures ‘Lights of Lincoln County.’
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Madison schools to participate in breakfast, lunch programs
All students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge.
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Elm City Duplicate Bridge winners on Tuesday were Sue Morrison and Gabrielle Rice. Wilma Pouliott and Lee Lenfest placed second, and Natasha Rosenbaum and Barbara Terhune came in third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]
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Kennebec County projects, nonprofits strengthened by foundation
More than $73,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Kennebec County. The eight grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $68,470 recommended by the Kennebec County Committee and one additional grant totaling $5,000 from a donor-advised fund, according to a news release from the foundation with […]
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Waterville square dance club offers classes
WATERVILLE — The Central Maine Square Dance club plans to offer a beginners’ class for the area. The classes will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 5, at the George Mitchell School, 58 Drummond Ave. The lessons cost $5 per person, per lesson. They are casual and informal. People should bring a partner. […]
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Augusta library brings back A Capital Read after a 6-year hiatus
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library has brought back its A Capital Read program after a six-year hiatus. This year’s title is “The Poacher’s Son,” by Paul Doiron. Doiron is a best-selling author; “The Poacher’s Son,” his first book in the Mike Bowditch series, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award and was nominated […]