Skowhegan High School’s class of 1963 breakfast is set for 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Wentworth’s Country Diner, 347 Waterville Road in Norridgewock. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP by Oct. 1 by calling 207-858-0946. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Camden-Rockport society to host historical medical presentation Sept. 17
The Troops at Camden, a Maine living history group, plan to be encamped from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, on the grounds of the 1770s Thorndike Homestead at 7 Commercial St. in Rockport. This free, family friendly event is an opportunity to learn what life was like in midcoast Maine during the […]
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Belfast Maskers to host Christmas pageant auditions Sept. 17, 18
Belfast Maskers plans to hold open auditions for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Auditions will be held at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St. in Belfast. Robinson’s play is the riotous story of what happened when “the absolute […]
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Rangeley museum to host festival Sept. 17, author talk Sept. 21
The Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society’s Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, is scheduled to host two special events. On Saturday, Sept. 17, the museum will offer its annual Fall Festival. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the grounds of the museum will host arts, crafts and antiques vendors selling unique and handcrafted […]
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JMG distributes refurbished laptops, Chromebooks to students
JMG is distributing 150 refurbished laptops and 50 refurbished Chromebooks to students, according to a news release from statewide education nonprofit. The devices are being dispersed to 200 high school and college students throughout Maine, in all 16 counties. “Access to personal computers is a consistent challenge for our students. With new opportunities for students […]
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Mainebiz to celebrate 2022 Women to Watch on Sept. 15
Mainebiz plans to celebrate five inspirational female leaders in-person on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the 2022 Mainebiz Women to Watch reception. Mainebiz launched its Women to Watch award recognition program as a way to bring attention to top-notch women who are executives, women whose daily work strengthens their organizations and by extension, Maine’s economy. Now, […]
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Saddleback Mountain recognized by Down East magazine
RANGELEY — Saddleback Mountain has been named the 2022 Readers’ Choice for “Best Ski Mountain” in Maine by Down East magazine. The September issue of Down East covers everything from playing outdoors to eating and shopping, according to a news release from Saddleback. Winners of the “Best of Maine” awards are selected for one of […]
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UScellular enhances wireless network coverage in Kennebec County
UScellular continues to invest in its fast, high-quality network with the addition of 5G service to three cell sites in Kennebec County, including the towns of Belgrade Lakes, South Monmouth and Vassalboro. The sites enhance UScellular’s network in those towns and are among the more than 420 sites the wireless carrier has across the state. […]
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Augusta soon to be home to new Harbor Freight Tools store
The chain looks to open at 10 Whitten Road, also known as the Turnpike Mall.
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Colby museum names new curatorial hires
The Colby College Museum of Art has announced that Sarah Humphreville has been appointed Lunder curator of American art. Humphreville possesses a keen interest in museum collections and a deep commitment to identifying artists worthy of new research and recognition in the field of American art. With rigorous and comprehensive curatorial skills, special expertise in […]