FARMINGTON — Coat & Cupboard plans to host two open house events this fall, offering free coats, boots and other warm clothing to the community at Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, 235 Main St. A project for the youth group, the open house events will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, […]
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Maine Woodland Owners to offer online talk on managing property Dec. 10
Maine Woodland Owners is hosting a presentation geared for property owners in Maine who are new to managing their woodlands. Maine Forest Service District Forester Lauren Ouellette plans to present “You Have Woods … Now What? Ten Important Things for New Woodland Owners” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, as part of the online […]
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Waterville hospital to hold lung cancer screening day Nov. 11
WATERVILLE — In recognition of National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Northern Light Inland Hospital imaging team plans to open outpatient services to perform scheduled low-dose CT scans that can help detect lung cancer early, before symptoms occur. National Lung Cancer Screening Day is on Veterans Day this year. Veterans who […]
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Manchester woman receives town’s Boston Post Cane recognition
The Manchester Maine Historical Society recently recognized the town’s oldest citizen, 100-year-old Geraldine “Gerry” Roley. She was born Oct. 24, 1923. A walking stick made by John Black of Manchester was presented to Roley as a symbolic representation of Manchester’s Boston Cane. A certificate and a copy of the Manchester History Book also were presented […]
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Vassalboro library kicks off silent auction
The auction continues until Dec. 2.
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Lincoln County Dems to discuss dark money in politics Nov. 16
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to hold its next hybrid meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Post 42, 527 Main St., and online via Zoom. The main program will feature a discussion on dark money-funded extremist groups that are active in Maine […]
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Skowhegan library to host Leeke-Shaw Lecture Nov. 16
People can reserve a spot by contacting the library.
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Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs set for Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — The annual Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs is set for noon Thursday, Nov. 16, at The Margaret Chase Smith Museum, 56 Norridgewock Ave. The lecture, presented by Prof. Daniel Sandweiss from the University of Maine, will focus on “El Nino, Disaster, and Resilience on the Coast of Peru.” The societal effects of changing […]
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Area community Thanksgiving meals scheduled
In Madison The annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner is set for 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Madison Junior Senior High School, 486 Main St. A full dining experience will be offered to senior citizens who reside within the Madison community, or by delivery starting at 4 p.m. Delivery orders will arrive based on […]
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Oakland area Modern Woodmen service project a success
Modern Woodmen of America members in Oakland recently came together to donate emergency blankets. The project, which took place Nov. 1 at Oakland Fire Department, will benefit the Oakland area community whereby these blankets will be utilized by First Responders to comfort those in need after responding to a call for emergency services. “We’re so […]