Susan Jerome, collections manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection, is scheduled to host a presentation on antique samplers at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Pownalborough Court House, at 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. This event is free and open to the public, but those planning to attend […]
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Elm City Bridge Club names Sept. 14 winners
FAIRFIELD — Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice were winners at the Sept. 14 Elm City Bridge Club game. Karen Torrey and Helen Murphy tied with Sylvia Palmer and Tom Nelson for second, and Ken Harvey and Di Bishop placed third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. […]
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Scarborough refuge to celebrate National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells plans to host a volunteer workday on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the organization’s Spurwink Divison in Scarborough. Specific details will be provided during the registration process. The day is meant to help restore native shrubland habitat, home to many species […]
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Wiscasset art gallery to feature works by fine art photographers
WISCASSET — For its final show of the season, the Maine Art Gallery plans to feature four fine art photographers, each celebrating Maine through their own point of view and aesthetic. Works by Terry Hire, Jim Nickelson, Lisa Mossel Vietze and Olga Merrill explore the state through both abstract and representational imagery, all with a […]
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Panel discussion to feature ‘Indigenous Mid-Century Maine’
The final Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series is scheduled at noon Friday, Sept. 24, to feature “Indigenous Mid-Century Maine,” with a panel discussion exploring the cultural and political issues affecting Indigenous communities. This virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required (docs.google.com/forms/d/1ahnk3ufDNwDtg3ax11JblIzVCGCMJNKTUKgqk1oOjuw/viewform?ts=60c90451&edit_requested=true). The University of Maine at Augusta’s panel discussion will […]
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Church plans celebration of Lebanese culture for Sept. 25
The historic St. Joseph’s Maronite Church Hafli is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Winslow Veterans of Foreign Wars at 175 Veteran Drive in Winslow. This event has been a tradition in the Waterville for more than a half century, showcasing the Lebanese community, a driving […]
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Benton Grange plans Sept. 25 open house
The Benton Grange has planned an open house with a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. All are welcome to bring a dish to the Grange, located at 29 River Road in Benton. Entertainment and membership certification presentations will follow at 7 p.m. Past Stat Master of the Maine State Grange will provide […]
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Textile conservator to talk about antique samplers
Textile conservator Susan Jerome plans to discuss antique samplers at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Pownalborough Court House, at 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. Jerome’s talk, hosted by the Lincoln County Historical Association, will explore how samplers are an expression of American culture and folklore. Guests will have an opportunity to view LCHA’s […]
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Football: Windham hands Lawrence its first loss of season
The Eagles scored on four straight drives to win the game.
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Football: Dirigo gets first win with strong showing against Maranacook
Houghton, Hutchinson lead Cougars over rusty Black Bears on the road.