Readfield History Walkers will have an opportunity to glimpse into East Readfield’s past when they visit the historic Jesse Lee Meeting House at 4 Plains Road and East Readfield Cemetery on Friday, May 21. Construction of the meeting house was dedicated in 1795 in honor of Lee, the Methodist missionary who had traveled into the […]
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Barn quilt trail to expand into Somerset County
SKOWHEGAN — The High Peaks Creative Council is collaborating with Wesserunsett Arts Council on a project to expand the American Barn Quilt Trail into Somerset County. The creative council has created and installed 30 quilt block murals in north Franklin County. The artwork was created through a series of workshops in the local school districts […]
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Asylum seeker, now U.S. citizen, to give talk May 20
In the second talk from a new series on the immigrant experience, Camden Public Library plans to host Georges Budagu Makoko for an online presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 20. Makoko will talk about his journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the U.S., his experience seeking asylum in Maine, and his transition […]
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Maine photographer’s life, work to be shared May 20
The University of Maine at Augusta, in partnership with the Penobscot Marine Museum, will present “Kosti Ruohomaa’s Beloved Maine” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 20, via Zoom. Speakers Deanna Bonner-Ganter, author of “Kosti Ruohomaa: The Photographer Poet,” and Kevin Johnson, Penobscot Marine Museum photo archivist, will delve into the life and work of this iconic […]
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Oak Hill High seniors earn summa cum laude
Oak Hill High School has announced its summa cum laude students for the graduating class of 2021. Autumn Chadburn is the daughter of Sarah and Keith Chadburn of Sabattus. Chadburn plans to attend the University of Maine and major in psychology. Sophie Childs is the daughter of Jessica and Brent Childs of Litchfield. Childs […]
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Oak Hill High seniors earn summa cum laude
WALES — Oak Hill High School has announced its summa cum laude students for the graduating class of 2021. Autumn Chadburn is the daughter of Sarah and Keith Chadburn of Sabattus. Chadburn plans to attend the University of Maine and major in psychology. Sophie Childs is the daughter of Jessica and Brent Childs of […]
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Curtis earns Madison’s MPA Award
Susannah Curtis of Madison, a senior at Madison Area Memorial High School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout her years at Madison High, Curtis has distinguished herself in the classroom, […]
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Virtual talk about Pony Express set for May 19
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s May Facebook live presentation will be about the book “Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express.” Author Christopher Corbett will give a virtual talk at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19. “Orphans Preferred” was an attempt to explore an American tall tale, according to a […]