The Readfield Historical Society annual Wine & Cheese Social is set to kick off Readfield Heritage Days from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the society’s 759 Main St. museum. Guests can tour the society museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will include wine, sangrias, non-alcoholic beverages, cheeses, and an array of appetizers […]
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St. Giles Country Fair set for July 29
JEFFERSON — The annual fundraising event for St. Giles Episcopal Church is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at 72 Gardiner Road. Activities are planned outside under the pines for all ages. There will be many items raffled, plus a country cupboard, homemade pies, and tables of treasures including antiques donated […]
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South End Festival & National Night Out set for Waterville Aug. 1
WATERVILLE — The 18th annual South End Festival & National Night Out is scheduled for 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Green Street Park, 15 Sherwin St. The event is organized by the South End Neighborhood Association, with support from the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. The festival will include a free barbecue, live music, […]
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Bowdoinham student awarded merit-based scholarship to attend college in Germany
Ana Burroughs, a student from Bowdoinham, has been selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious Davis Scholarship to continue her high school education at UWC Robert Bosch College, an international UWC campus in Freiburg, Germany. Her outstanding achievements and dedication have earned her this merit-based scholarship. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Burroughs. […]
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WinterKids’ mountain bike, trail running fundraiser set for Greenwood Sept. 9
Registration for WinterKids Mountain Mayhem is open through Aug. 25.
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Whitefield plans Fourth of July parade, festivities
The Whitefield Fourth of July parade is set to start at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. Participants should gather at 9:30 a.m. on Route 194. The parade winds down Route 194 in Kings Mills, which is part of Whitefield, to the turnaround in a neighbor’s driveway. where floats and firetrucks make the turn to end […]
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Champlain College recognizes local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two local students have been named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Champlain College for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The are Maggie Hufnagel of Farmington and Maggie Pono of Skowhegan. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville July 18 were Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reilling, followed by Wilma Pouliot and Barbara Trehune in second, and Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop in third. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. New […]
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Hallowell student makes Champlain College trustees’ list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Georgia Warren of Hallowell was named to the 2023 spring semester trustees’ list at Champlain College. Students on the list have achieved a 4.0 grade point average for two or more consecutive semesters. Check out upcoming area events!
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2023 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen candidates announced, coronation set for July 28
Union Fair to run from Wednesday through Sunday, July 26-30.