CLINTON – A Celebration of life for Ret. Chief Gary Lee Petley, who died April 17, 2020, from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, …
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Obituary: Wayne Joseph Chalou
CHINA – Wayne Joseph Chalou, 71, of China, died peacefully on Sept. 14, 2021, at his home from congestive heart failure. …
Beppe Gambetta to perform at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Beppe Gambetta plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Gambetta has travelled the world […]
Loyal Biscuit owner to speak at Waterville leadership luncheon
The event is co-hosted by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect.
Hallowell legion seeks donations for benefit lawn sale
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its benefit lawn sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at 114 Second St. No televisions or clothing will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the legion’s community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Don Garrison at 207-491-0128, Larry Auger […]
St. Francis Catholic Cemetery to begin fall cleanup
WATERVILLE — The St. Francis Catholic Cemetery crew plans to start fall cleanup for the coming winter season during the first week of October. Items such as real and artificial flowers, vases and baskets will be gathered and disposed of. Burial right holders are advised to remove any items that they may wish to keep […]
Union library to host virtual talk by author of ‘Downeast’
Gigi Georges is scheduled to give a virtual presentation of her book “Downeast” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, as part of the “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series. Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House special assistant to the president and United […]
Messalonskee Lake Watershed survey set for Sept. 29, 30
The Friends of Messalonskee plan to conduct a survey Sept. 29 and 30 of the developed land areas in the Messalonskee Lake watershed, which includes portions of land within Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, Mount Vernon, Readfield, Manchester and Augusta. The survey is meant to identify and prioritize sources of erosion and stormwater runoff that may affect […]
Rangeley arts group recognizes photography show winners
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts held an awards ceremony Sept. 11 for its seventh annual Western Mountain Photography Show. The theme for the 2021 exhibit was “Journey.” The 2021 winners are as follows. Best in Show: Rena LeClair’s “Into the Light”. Color Category: First place: Jennifer Hickey’s “Take the Bus,” second place: Allen Wicken’s […]
Sidney student makes Massachusetts university dean’s list
BOSTON — Sydney Townsend has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University. Townsend, a Sidney resident, is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She plans to graduate in 2026. The dean’s list recognizes those students with a full-time course load who have achieved outstanding scholarship […]