The Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum in Paris is accepting vendor applications for its 42nd annual Founder’s Day event, due to occur Saturday, July 17 in South Paris. The 20-foot by 20-foot space costs $40 if reserved more than one month prior to the event. The fee increases to $50 for spaces reserved within one […]
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Maple syrup producers course to run online in June
FALMOUTH — A weekly four-part business management class for maple syrup producers will run online from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 8-29. “Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers,” offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, is designed to provide financial management education for maple business owners […]
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Acadia park’s vehicle reservation system begins May 26
BAR HARBOR — From May 26 to Oct. 19 the National Park Service is requiring advanced vehicle reservations to access Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Summit Road. The reservation system, originally tested by the service last summer, is an effort to protect Cadillac Summit’s natural environment and avoid overcrowding of the parking lot. To make a […]
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Anson, Madison, Starks to observe Memorial Day
Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post 39, Madison, plans to offer the following Memorial Day observances for Monday, May 31: • 9 a.m. Starks Town Office, 57 Anson Road; • 9:30 a.m., Anson Town Office, followed by scattering of flowers off the bridge, 21 Kennebec St.; • 10 a.m., Madison Library, 12 Old Point Ave.; • 10:30 […]
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Madison Legion auxiliary donates essentials to DHHS children
MADISON — In observance of April as Children and Youth Month, members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 39, Madison, donated backpacks filled with essential items such as clothes, pajamas, toothpaste, toothbrushes and other toiletries, hats, mittens, hygiene products and toys for children. Included this year are many socks from the auxiliary’s Drive-Thru Sock […]
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Chamber choral group seeks new voices
Reprise Choral Ensemble, a central Maine chamber choral organization, seeks a few quality voices to add to its current ensemble of singers. The organization particularly seeks soprano and bass/baritone voices, though other interested singers can also contact Reprise. High school students with strong abilities are welcome to inquire as well. Current members hail from nine […]
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St. Michael student wins essay, poster contest
Declan Wotton, a sixth-grade student at St. Michael School in Augusta, took first place in the Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. His essay won in the grades 6-8 essay contest. He was accompanied to the award presentation by his principal and teacher, Kevin Cullen, and his father, Brian Wotton. He was presented the award […]
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Whitefield plans Memorial Day celebration
The Whitefield Historical Society plans to celebrate Memorial Day at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at the town Veterans’ Memorial at 36 Town House Road. The ceremony will be held outdoors because of CDC safety precautions, and will include the traditional flag raising and songs. This year the program will feature the passing of the […]
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Diabetes prevention program to begin May 25
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, plans soon to offer a free workshop for adults who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or who have pre-diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered beginning Thursday, May 25. Workshop participants will meet weekly from 11 a.m. to noon […]
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Richmond school to register kindergarten students
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School plans to hold kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday, June 9, and the morning of June 10. To attend kindergaten in the fall, children must be 5 years of age by Oct. 15. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, basic concepts […]