May 22, 2023
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May 22, 1961: Accused slayer who was former resident of Augusta caught robbing store in N.H., martial law proclaimed in Montgomery, Ala., and large safe found in Augusta causing a lot of headaches
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John Gorka plans Gardiner concert
Johnson Hall’s On the Road Series will feature John Gorka at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Christ Church, 2 Dresden Ave. in Gardiner. Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. Though small, Godfrey Daniels was and is one of the oldest and most venerable music […]
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Whitefield society to celebrate Memorial Day May 29
The Whitefield Historical Society plans to hold its Memorial Day celebration at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Town House, 36 Townhouse Road. The program will focus on Whitefield’s Cpl. Christopher Erskine, who was killed at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Erskine, whose ancestors came to America from Londonderry, Ireland, was born in Whitefield. […]
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Ancient Egyptian Christianity presentation, lunch set for Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — An Ancient Egyptian Christianity presentation on the history and present-day application of Egyptian Coptic spirituality and a free community lunch is set for 1 p.m. Monday, May 29, at Fairfield House of Pizza, 207 Main St. Delectable Egyptian food and fellowship will be offered, along with a discussion on the most ancient expression […]
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Hallowell Legion to host Memorial Day service May 29
HALLOWELL — The Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post plans to conduct a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the North End of the Hallowell Cemetery. The Hall-Dale High School band and a variety of singers will perform. Deacon Jeffrey Lewis will be the guest speaker. All community members, family and friends are […]
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Teen mental health expert to speak in Damariscotta June 5
DAMARISCOTTA — Katie Hurley, an expert in child and adolescent mental health and development, plans to speak at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5, at Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St. The talk is sponsored by Lincoln Academy, Lincoln Health, Great Salt Bay Community School PTO and the Central Lincoln County YMCA, the event is free […]
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Gardiner Area High recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Sydney Dayken is class valedictorian, and Emma Doyon is class salutatorian.
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Norridgewock student earns Western Governors University award
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Cameron Mason of Norridgewock has earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University School of Education. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Richmond student earns award from Western Governors University
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Elizabeth Limehouse of Richmond has earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University College of Business. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Check out other upcoming area events!