AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library plans to hold a midterm election and biography book event about Thomas Brackett Reed at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Community Meeting Room at 45 Winthrop St. As the midterm campaign intensifies, this free presentation by University of Southern Maine associate professor and biographer Robert Klotz views the […]
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Statewide health network welcomes partner Catholic Charities Maine
Healthy Living for ME has welcomed Catholic Charities Maine as a new partner within the statewide community integrated health network. As a partner in the network, Catholic Charities Maine will be a community provider offering evidence-based workshops to help Mainers manage health conditions and improve their overall wellness. Initially, Catholic Charities Maine will be offering […]
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Presentation on aging in Maine set for Skowhegan theater
SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset Education Association-Retired organization plans to host a free presentation by the Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater. The event will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Tewksbury Hall on Weston Avenue. The group will perform scenarios about the challenges many Maine citizens 50-plus encounter as they live and age […]
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Hallowell Legion plans flag disposal
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 plans to dispose of unserviceable U.S. flags at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Hallowell board walk. For more information, call 207-622-2063. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Oct. 11 were Ed and Joyce Rushton. They were followed by Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop, second, and Dick Quinlan and Wilma Pouliot, third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants […]
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Leeds society plans Oct. 23 program about corn shop
The Leeds Historical Society plans to host a program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Leeds Community Church gym, 123 Church Hill Road in Leeds. Paul Frederic will give a talk about Maine’s corn shops, including one in Leeds Center which ran until the 1960s. Frederic, professor emeritus of geography at the University […]
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Diaper drives to kick off Oct. 21 in Kennebec, Somerset counties
Each year the family enrichment councils in Kennebec and Somerset counties organize a diaper drive to collect diapers and wipes for families in need. This year’s Stuff the Cruiser events are scheduled to be hosted in collaboration with local law enforcement in various communities: • Somerset County: Friday, Oct. 21, 3-6 p.m., Hannaford, 100 Fairgrounds […]
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Maine Music Society welcomes back former board member
Diane Marquis has returned to the Maine Music Society Board of Directors. In 2015 she retired from St. Mary’s Health System, for whom she was the executive director of philanthropy, overseeing all fundraising and capital campaigns. She has served on the boards of a variety of organizations: Androscoggin Head Start, Central Maine Community College Educational […]
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Johnson Hall’s Halloween Dance and Costume Party
GARDINER — Johnson Hall’s Halloween Dance and Costume Party is set for 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at The Brookside Barn, 394 Marston Road Dance the night away to your favorite tunes played by DJ Lil Mic Ray, come as you are or dressed in costume. If you come in costume you can enter to […]
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Skowhegan church to take orders for baked potato bar meal Oct. 23
Skowhegan Federated Church plans to host an eat-in or take-out baked potato bar, with salad and apple crisp, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. The event will be held in the Tewksbury Building at 13 Island Ave. The cost is $12. To place an order by Friday, Oct. 21, call 207-474-2776. Check out other […]