Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville May 23 were Gabrielle Rice and Jessie Gunther, with Dick Quinlan and Wilma Pouliott a close second. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. New players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie […]
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Area Girl Scouts clean up Gardiner trail, create Kindness Rocks Garden
Girl Scouts Troop 673 recently cleaned up Gardiner fairy village and trail and created the Kindness Rocks Garden. A flood recently ruined the village, causing a lot of debris to litter the trail. During the height of the pandemic the girls in Troop 673 noticed people were sad, and they wanted to do something about […]
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Historical association to hold Community Days at 3 museums June 3
Museums include the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, The Old Jail & Museum in Wiscasset, and the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden.
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Farmington dance competition team to perform shows June 2, 3
FARMINGTON — The Thomas Performing Arts Dance Center’s 2023 Competition Team plans to perform its competition dances in a showcase on Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. The June 2 event will be held at 6:30 p.m., and the June 3 event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Both shows will be held at the […]
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Farmington United Way chapter to host Auction with Action June 3
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s charity auction is getting a facelift. On Saturday, June 3, its bigger, better Auction for Action is scheduled be held at the Starbird Building at the Farmington Fairground, 292 High St. A portion of proceeds will benefit youth in the area through programs such as the Hope Fund, Packs […]
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Here’s a listing of Memorial Day events around central Maine this weekend
There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.
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Catholic prison ministry gathering set for Hallowell June 9
HALLOWELL — People can learn more about prison ministry in the Diocese of Portland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the annual Catholic prison ministry gathering in the hall of Sacred Heart Church at 7 Summer Street. A remote option also will be offered. The gathering draws those who minister in […]
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‘Friends on the 4th’ 5K organizers welcome early registrations
Payment and registration forms must be received by 8 a.m. June 27 to guarantee a T-shirt and gift bag.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, June 26, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, June 28, at 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, June 29, at […]
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Gibbs Library set to celebrate 30th anniversary
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the 40 Old Union Road library, as well as the Evening Star Grange, 31 Old Union Road. Highlighting the celebration will be book talks and a book signing featuring Maine children’s author Chris Van Dusen […]