A day to celebrate the Eucharist, source and summit of the Christian faith, will be held for parishioners and community members who live in or are staying in the towns of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish (Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Oquossoc; St. Luke Church, Rangeley; St. John Church, Stratton; Bell Chapel, Sugarloaf […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Augusta center to offer free beginner tennis clinic Aug. 20
AUGUSTA — A-Copi Tennis and Sports plans to offer a free beginner tennis clinic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at 23 Leighton Road. Bring court shoes and learn or review the basics. Racquets are available to borrow if needed. Registration is limited to 16 participants, according to a news release from the […]
Vassalboro Pack 410 treated to visit by Maine Warden Service
Pack to hold open house Aug. 20 at Vassalboro Community School.
Tufts University recognizes local dean’s list students
MEDFORD, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Tufts University. Among students earning dean’s list honors are Madelyn Dwyer of Manchester, class of 2023; and Lauren Sylvester of Farmingdale, class of 2025. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University requires a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. […]
Rhythm Festival to be held at Augusta’s Mill Park Pavilion
AUGUSTA — The Rhythm Festival at Mill Park Pavilion is set for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug 20. The rain-or-shine festival will feature drumming and all things rhythmic; non-electric instruments are welcomed as well. Hoopers and Poi performers are invited to share their music. The event aims to empower people through rhythm and music. For more […]
Augusta’s Fort Western to celebrate Year of the Fort Aug. 20
AUGUSTA — To commemorate the Year of the Fort, people can explore the S & W Howard Store on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Fort Western through artisan demonstrations during the day and an evening at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern at 16 Cony St. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the […]
Winthrop-based land trust to host property dedication Aug. 18 in Fayette
Kennebec Land Trust plans to hold a property dedication of the Oak Hill Conservation Area at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, on the Norton Road in Fayette. It also will be an opportunity to explore a newly-built trail, according to a news release from the Winthrop-based trust. KLT President Janet Sawyer and Ron Hewett will […]
Farmington-based coalition announces August mobile outreach services
Services include health screenings, harm reduction services, COVID vaccines for those 18 and older.
Camden-Rockport society to host blacksmithing, militia training, more Aug. 20
The Troops at Camden, a Maine living history group interpreting the period 1779-1814, will be encamped from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, on the grounds of the 1770s Thorndike Homestead at 7 Commercial St. in Rockport. This free, family friendly event is an opportunity for the public to learn what life was […]
East Wilton Masons taking reservations for Aug. 20 supper
EAST WILTON — A public takeout supper is planned for 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The menu will include a pulled pork meal. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Home deliveries are available in the Wilton and Farmington […]