The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, began Sept. 1. People can submit up to three photos to the Friends website; a jury will select 12 winning images to include in a 2023 Rachel Carson calendar available beginning in November. All photo submissions must be taken […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Wilton lodge to hold takeout supper Sept. 17
The lodge is accepting reservations for orders until Sept. 16.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on Sept. 6 were Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop. Paul and Judy Jones placed second, and Jeannie Relling and Lynne Kerschner placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants should bring […]
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Preservation party set for Pownalborough Court House
DRESDEN — Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual benefit dinner and auction is scheduled to be held on the grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House, Cedar Grove Road, from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Anyone interested in supporting the association’s mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Lincoln County is invited to attend. […]
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Statewide network to offer fall prevention events during September
Events will be held in Damariscotta, Hallowell and Waterville.
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Taste of Corpus Christi Parish event set for Sept. 18 in Winslow
WINSLOW — Parish groups plan to host a free event that aims to gather parishioners and community members from Waterville, Winslow and beyond for food, music and relaxation on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Taste of Corpus Christi Parish event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the St. John Church campus on […]
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Newcastle-based center to host virtual Inaugural Homestead Day
The Frances Perkins Center is scheduled to celebrate the life and work of Perkins with a virtual inaugural Homestead Day at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. The event will honor the inspiring role of the Perkins Family ancestral homestead, a National Historic Landmark located in Newcastle, in Perkins’ work for social justice and economic security, […]
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Camden native plant celebration, sale set for Sept. 18
The advance online sale began Sept. 4.
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Leeds Historical Society plans fall walks
Members of the Leeds Historical Society plan to walk, talk about and explore several places of historical note in town this fall. Rain date and times for all the walks are on the next day at the same time. There will be ticks and possible wet areas, so participants should dress appropriately and bring bug […]
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Kents Hill Orchard event to feature heritage cars, apples Sept. 17
Kents Hill Orchard is set to host a Classic/Fancy Auto Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, during the peak of McIntosh season for picking apples at the orchard at 1625 Main St. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 18. All makes and models of cars are invited. McIntosh became Maine’s number […]