Vienna Union Hall plans to open its season with The Boardman Trio at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. The trio of Greg Boardman, Elsie Gawler and Steve Muise plan to perform music drawing from a Scotch, Irish and French repertoire and culture. These three musicians bring together a […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” Berard
AUGUSTA – Elizabeth “Betty” Berard, 68, passed away on April 14, 2022, with her family by her side.
Betty was born …
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Obituary: Jamie Dietrich
NEW YORK CITY – Jamie Dietrich of New York City died peacefully and on her own terms April 14, 2022. She …
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Madison auxiliary to distribute poppies during May
This year’s National Poppy Day is Friday, May 27.
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Richmond school sets kindergarten registration dates
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School plans to hold kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year on Wednesday and Thursday, June 15 and 16. Children must be 5 years of age by Oct. 15. They will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, basic concept and social/emotional assessment. A birth certificate and immunization […]
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Pet Palooza event to benefit mental health awareness, humane societies
The fundraiser begins Sunday, May 1.
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Proposals sought for Native American mural project
Wesserunsett Arts Council (WesArts) and Four Directions Development Corporation have launched a call for proposals for a historic mural in Madison. The deadline is Wednesday, June 15, and the call is open to only Native American artists residing in Maine. “We’re excited to be able to inject this kind of investment into Maine’s creative economy,” […]
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Applications available for food preserver program
Applications for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Food Preserver Program are now available. The 10-session course is scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14 to Sept. 6, at the UMaine Extension office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth, and at Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road. The 35-hour course combines […]
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How to protect yourself from real estate scams
TIPS FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Be suspicious of anyone who asks for a cash deposit up front to see a property or asks you to wire a deposit. Try searching the local property appraiser’s website to find out who the current property owner is and look for contact information online. Avoid doing transactions via […]
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Real estate fraud in Maine rising as scammers take advantage of tight housing market, desperate buyers
Real estate is the third most common sector for fraud attempts behind construction and commercial services, according to the findings of a 2019 report by the Department of Treasury.