Access to child care is a cross-sector issue affecting every working family I know. Our children deserve better.
October 2022
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Wilton businesses plan Meet the Makers events
WILTON — The Village Makers of Wilton have planned Meet the Makers for 3-7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of October, November and December. Those who attend can see demonstrations by guest artisans, meet other makers, and partake of craft snacks and beverages — all from local businesses. Vera’s Iron & Vine, 319 Main St., […]
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Ruthie Foster plans Stone Mountain Arts Center concert
A Ruthie Foster concert is set for 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Foster is mostly considered a blues singer, sometimes a folkie, and sometimes known for being a songwriter. A Grammy nominated artist with multiple awards to her resume, she is admired by many of her […]
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Harvest Festival coloring contest set for Belgrade
BELGRADE — The Friends of the Belgrade Public Library plan to sponsor a coloring contest for the Harvest Festival this year. The contest, open to elementary school children, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Community Center, 1 Center Drive. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded to […]
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Windsor/Whitefield-area cyclists participate in memorial bike ride
On Sept. 18, 52 cyclists and 24 volunteers participated in the sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride. The event, held in Windsor and Whitefield, honors the late Dr. Carol Eckert, who was killed in 2016 while bicycling in Windsor. Check out other upcoming area events!
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Clara L. (Cottle) “Meme” Crochere
AUGUSTA – Clara L. (Cottle) “Meme” Crochere, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2022, surrounded by her daughter and granddaughters, in …
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Obituary: Joanna Ruth Berggren Dennis
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Joanna Ruth Berggren Dennis, 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida, and Waterville, Maine, died Sept. 6, 2022.
She …
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Obituary: Daniel Williams
PITTSTON – Daniel Williams passed away on Aug. 24, 2022 at the age of 67. Daniel was born on Nov. 10, …
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Cider press demonstration to be held at Dresden courthouse Oct. 8
The annual cider pressing demonstration at Lincoln County Historical Association’s Pownalborough Court House is set for 1o a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at 23 Courthouse Drive in Dresden. Families are invited to the courthouse grounds to make cider and taste the results from different types of apples. The event is free, and apples […]
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Canaan farm to host Make-a-Wish benefit Oct. 8
CANAAN — A benefit for Make a Wish is set for 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Ring Family Farm, 1833 Hill Road. The family day event will include live music, free pork barbecue lunch, food sales, a blacksmithing demonstration, chainsaw carving, pumpkin carving, a wagon ride, a corn hole tournament and […]