A Farmington event celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Meetinghouse Park beside the courthouses on Main Street. This event is family friendly and open to all. Acceptance and education are the number one game changers for queer people in rural America, according to a news release from the Farmington […]
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Memorial Day observance planned at historic Dresden court house
Lincoln County Historical Association will host its annual observance of Memorial Day at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the flagpole on the parade ground of the Pownalborough Court House, 23 Courthouse Drive in Dresden. Members of Dresden Masonic Lodge 103, assisted by Colonial Maine Living History Association, will lead the program of honor. After […]
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Sidney plans Memorial Day parade, program
The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day Parade Committee plans to sponsor a parade and program to remember the sacrifice made by fallen service members as well as to honor past and present military members. The event will start at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, according to a news release from the committee. Veterans are encouraged […]
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Two local students graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local students, Brock Jolicoeur and Rowan Labaugh, were awarded bachelor’s degrees on May 14 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 153rd commencement. Jolicoeur, of Waterville, majored in physics. Labaugh, of Augusta, majored in mechanical engineering.
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Women’s barbershop chorus installs new officers
Maine-ly Harmony, a women’s barbershop chorus, installed new officers May 11, at the chorus’ rehearsal hall in the Randolph United Methodist Church. Nancy Bossie was installing officer, assisted by Dotty Meyer, according to a news release from the chorus. Officers include President Candace Pepin, Vice President Sue Staples, Secretary Jennifer Clair, Treasurer Janey Dunham, and […]
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Thomas College names 200-plus graduates
WATERVILLE — Thomas College hosted class of 2022 graduates and their guests on May 14 in the Alfond Athletic Center at Thomas College. More than 200 graduates, including those from undergraduate and graduate programs, processed at Thomas College’s 128th commencement. Graduates are as follows. Associate in Arts Associate in Science Rylan Michael Arbour, summa cum […]
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Mercer receives Spirit of America Award
The town of Mercer recently received the Spirit of America Award. Because of the efforts of the Select Board, Ricky Parlin, Gary Mosher and past third Select Board member Dari Hurley, many citizens of Mercer have recognized the board’s personal volunteering efforts. They contribute their time and energy to town beautification, maintenance, social gatherings, clerical […]
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Maine Cheese Festival set for Sept. 11 in Pittsfield
The Maine Cheese Guild’s sixth annual Maine Cheese Festival is planned from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Manson Park, 51 Peltoma Ave. in Pittsfield; with two ticketing sessions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. This showcase of Maine artisan cheeses encourages attendees to taste and explore […]
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Leeds society’s history center open during summer
Although the Leeds Historical Society is planning no more walks until fall, its history center is scheduled to be open 9-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July and August. People can stop by, see the renovations and learn a little about the history of Leeds. The society has completed a series […]