The second annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program/FORKS weekend, which ran Aug. 25-28, raised more than $45,500 for MCCP. More than 200 Elks participated, representing 17 lodges, according to a news release from Lina Michaud of Augusta Lodge No. 964. Last year, organizers Mike and Lina Michaud, past exalted rulers of the lodge, came up with […]
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Partner loss support group to begin meeting Oct. 19 in Waterville
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a six-week partner bereavement support group from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Oct. 19 at 304 Main St. in Waterville. This group is for spouses, significant others, and widows/widowers who have lost their partner. Group facilitators are trained volunteers. Current CDC COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations will […]
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Richmond-based conservation organization to hold talk about PFAS
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s first presentation of its 26th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Forever Chemicals are Everywhere!” is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The talk features Pat Elder, director of Military Poisons. Series presentations are again being held via Zoom and are accessible via hyperlink at the top of fomb.org. PFAS chemicals are widely […]
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Audubon series talk on Maine lichens set for Oct. 12
Western Maine Audubon plans to feature Maine lichens in its second of three free fall talks, to be held live via Zoom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The talk, by Dr. Ron Butler, will be held at Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington, 173 High St. in Farmington. There […]
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Maine Maple Fall Fest begins Oct. 8
Members of the Maine Maple Producers Association plan to participate in the third annual Maine Maple Fall Fest, set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9. Sugar houses across the state will welcome visitors for shopping and seasonal activities like fall foliage walks and all things maple. “Our Fall Fest is the perfect time […]
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United Way of Kennebec Valley kicks off 2022 campaign
United Way of Kennebec Valley launched its 2022 fundraising season Sept. 20 with $1,028,035 in committed early support at the Campaign Kickoff and Hopeful Sign Lighting event. Twenty-three businesses reported early campaign success to a crowd of more than 150 people. Nate Curtis of Gagnon Dental and Sue Grenier of G&E Roofing are co-chairing United […]
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Unity bridge dedicated to late firefighter
A bridge dedication in honor of Alton “Mac” McCormick was held Sept. 11 in Unity. McCormick, a firefighter formerly of Unity, drowned Sept. 11, 1954, during Hurricane Edna trying to save the Brockway family from Albion. The family was stranded on top of their car, which had been swept by the rising waters of Sandy […]
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Wiscasset-based association preservation party meets 2 goals
Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual fundraiser was held Sept. 18 on the grounds of the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden. Lively bidding during the after-dinner auction ensured that the organization would meet its goal for the event when one of the guests made a surprise announcement that changed the course of the evening, according to […]
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Waterville hospice to offer facilitator training starting Oct. 18
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is set to offer a 20-hour grief support group facilitator training. This training aims to prepare participants to facilitate grieving children’s peer support groups through its Hope’s Place program. The training will start at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 304 Main St., and through the online platform Zoom. There […]
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Support group for grieving parents to start Oct. 18 in Waterville
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a six-week support group for grieving parents from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Oct. 18, at 304 Main St. in Waterville. This group is for parents who have lost a child of any age. Group facilitators are trained volunteers. Current CDC COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations will […]