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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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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North Anson library receives genealogy book donations
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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Nonprofit accepting orders for fall community build season in Waterville area
The measurement deadline for WindowDressers’ insulating window inserts is Oct. 1.
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Simmons University names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Three local students were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. The are Emma Soule of Farmingdale, Abigail Bloom of Waterville and Maddie Beckwith of Winslow. To qualify, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work […]
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Union library to host Wreaths Across America program Sept. 13
UNION — Fred Thompson, a Wreaths Across America ambassador and his wife Diane from Gardiner, plan to give an overview of the Wreaths Across America program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Vose Library, 392 Common Road. Also helping with the program are Joyce Grotton from Union and Linda Billings from Jefferson, who participated […]
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Camden library to host talk on nature app Sept. 12
The Camden Public Library, in partnership with the Coastal Mountains Land Trust, plans to host a presentation by Maine Master Naturalist Roger Rittmaster at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. He will discuss the nature app, iNaturalist. This hybrid program will take place in the library’s Picker Room at 55 Main St. as well as on […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about town’s apple history Sept. 14
The evening event will begin with an apple pie bake off starting at 5 p.m.
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Sports challenge in Livermore Falls encourages more committed play
Community members are encouraged to attend Area Youth Sports football opening games on Saturday, Sept. 9.
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Animal shelter to host drive up rabies clinic in Franklin County
The Franklin County Animal Shelter will be hosting a drive up rabies clinic to help pet owners and their furry friends.